Settings App needs Cellular Data??

Since the install of iOS 8 on my iPhone 5 I went in and verified which of my installed Apps get access to cellular data.  In doing this I noticed that the Settings App is now listed.  I couldn't for the life of me figure out why this particular app would need to access data, let alone data that I'm paying for so I shut is off.  Now every time I access Settings I'm interrupted and have to acknowledge this choice.  SUPER annoying. 
Apple, Why does this App need my data access and why should it be turned on?

Is it just one app? Did you try deleting and reinstalling it? The app could be buggy and you should try to find an alternative.

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