Turn off data transfer?
Hi,
We have a very strict data plan in NZ. 250 MB month... I want to ensure no data can be transferred at times (esp if I reach my limit). How can I switch off all data transfer so I don't get hammered at the end of my billing month?
Thanks,
Scott
The only way for sure is to put the phone into Airplane mode, but then no phone calls either.
There is no setting to disable data only on the iPhone. All you can do is manual - don't open safari, email, maps. Maybe move those icons to a different screen and periodically check you data usage through the carrier and the iPhone settings screen.
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chrislee_88 wrote:
Whenever i turn data services off though it seems to also turn wi-fi off somehow.
It connects to a network however whenever i try to use anything it comes up with 'Unable to connect to the internet, please try again later.' The wi-fi diagnostics menu also says that the 'IP address no longer valid'
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iOS: Understanding multitasking
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4211
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