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Q: iOS 7 cellular data settings won't save on iPhone 4s???

I'm using a 16GB iPhone 4s, with the latest version of iOS 7 as of writing this, version 7.0.3. Whenever go to the "Cellular" settings on the main settings page and turn OFF cellular data usage for a lot of my apps except for a few key apps that I need it for (Mainly Mail, FB Messenger App, Google Maps, and What' s App that I leave on), the moment I back out and come back in, almost all the apps I turned cellular off for are back on again. I've tried turning background app-refresh off thinking it was overriding my cellular settings, nothing. I've tried restarting my phone a bunch of times, nothing. Nothing I do seems to fix this issue and it's frustrating because I have the minimum data plan from AT&T and I can't turn cellular off completely because I don't have a texting plan and depend on iMessages, FB Messenger, and What's App to get messages from people, and a lot of times it can be urgent so I need to figure out how to fix this stupid bug. Anybody else have a similar issue and/or know how to fix this?

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Nov 15, 2013 11:49 AM

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  • by Misha74,

    Misha74 Misha74 Mar 23, 2014 1:59 AM in response to Narimaan
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    Mar 23, 2014 1:59 AM in response to Narimaan

    Same prob. Just did the last update and didn't fix. Please fix this - it's chewing up my data+++++

  • by dj_remicks,

    dj_remicks dj_remicks Mar 26, 2014 2:34 PM in response to Narimaan
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    Mar 26, 2014 2:34 PM in response to Narimaan

    Same problem for me...fully updated iOS 7 and every time I go to save the apps that I don't want to use data, they reset and switch to using data again. Really annoying...reported this bug as well

  • by Stankoff,

    Stankoff Stankoff Mar 28, 2014 2:33 PM in response to Narimaan
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    Mar 28, 2014 2:33 PM in response to Narimaan

    Same problem with me on iPhone4s with the latest ios.....apple have to fix it

  • by nuno.bett,

    nuno.bett nuno.bett Apr 1, 2014 3:02 AM in response to Stankoff
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    Apr 1, 2014 3:02 AM in response to Stankoff

    I have the same exact problem on my iPhone4s 16GB. Any options besides restoring to factory defaults?

  • by nuno.bett,Helpful

    nuno.bett nuno.bett Apr 3, 2014 6:28 AM in response to Narimaan
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    Apr 3, 2014 6:28 AM in response to Narimaan

    Found a solution for this problem that does not require RESETTING ANY IF YOUR SETTINGS, NEITHER JAILBREAKING the device.

     

    I know that this envolve a lot of steps, so be patient.

     

    In the end, it worked out fine for me and I didn't need to reset my iphone to factory settings. I would be pleased to know if this helped anyone else. Please spread the word.

     

    For this, you'll need:

     

    Steps:

    1. Disable Find My Phone in Phone icloud settings
    2. Disable iPhone Passcode
    3. Make a complete iOS backup using itunes
      1. make sure NOT TO ENCRYPT the backup, otherwise iBackupBot can not use it.
    4. Open up iBackupBot
    5. Navigate to your newest backup on the left top space
    6. Go through the file hierarchy until you reach
      1. WirelessDomain/Library/Databases/
    7. Export CellularUsage.db file to your computer by right clicking the file and selecting "Export Selected Item"
    8. Open up this file using SQLiteStudio
    9. Expand tables and double click TABLE bundle_info
    10. On the right window select Data separator
    11. Change all the values of COLUMN flags to desired value (0 or 1)
      1. 0 (zero) for disabling cellular data
      2. 1 (one) for enabling cellular data
      3. NOTE: in some lines you probably have another number (2) and that's the reason why iOS won't save your toggle option
    12. After changing the flags apply changes by clicking the check orange button on top of the table
    13. Go to menu Databases and choose Disconnect
    14. Quit SQLiteStudio
    15. Head over to iBackupBot
    16. Import the CellularUsage.db file you changed to the active windows
      1. note: iBackupBot may say the folder does not exist, just press yes for it to create it
    17. Right click CellularUsage.db file and select "Restore Selected items to device"
    18. When message Restore Complete appears, click OK and remove usb cable (so that itunes does not pick it up once it boots)
    19. Wait for iphone to boot
    20. Activate Passcode (optional)
    21. Activate Find My Phone (optional)
    22. Activate iCloud Keychain (optional)
    23. Make a new iTunes backup
      1. you can choose a password to Encrypt iPhone Backup
    24. The END. All the apps in the cellular usage should be turned off and you can continue to use these app normally

     

    Feel free to post any opinions, questions and if it worked for you.

     

    Best regards,

    Nuno Bettencourt

     

    Message was edited by: nuno.bett

  • by deepwhet,

    deepwhet deepwhet Apr 4, 2014 8:38 PM in response to nuno.bett
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    Apr 4, 2014 8:38 PM in response to nuno.bett

    worked for me, thanks!
    just hope it sticks.

  • by nuno.bett,

    nuno.bett nuno.bett Apr 6, 2014 1:02 PM in response to deepwhet
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    Apr 6, 2014 1:02 PM in response to deepwhet

    I'm glad it worked

  • by Ac.Moby,

    Ac.Moby Ac.Moby Apr 9, 2014 8:52 PM in response to nuno.bett
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    Apr 9, 2014 8:52 PM in response to nuno.bett

    hi there, i have a problem when i go to the step 17. of your list i get an error that says that "check if there is space on your c:" and the do nothing no restore. can you help me with this.

     

    tnx

     

    AcMoby

  • by nuno.bett,

    nuno.bett nuno.bett Apr 10, 2014 3:53 AM in response to Ac.Moby
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    Apr 10, 2014 3:53 AM in response to Ac.Moby

    Ac.Moby wrote:

     

    hi there, i have a problem when i go to the step 17. of your list i get an error that says that "check if there is space on your c:" and the do nothing no restore. can you help me with this.

    Hi Ac.Moby,

     

    Unfortunatly when I read your message "c:" came right at me and I remembered my old ways where I used Microsoft software.

     

    My short tutorial was only tested for OSX and therefore I don't know how the software behaves under windows as I did not test it under those conditions. If any of the last users achieved the result using windows, maybe they'll give you hand.

     

    Meanwhile, If you reach a solution for yourself please post it as it can be useful for someone else.

     

    Sorry for not being able to help you on this one.

     

    Best regards,

    Nuno Bettencourt

  • by nuno.bett,

    nuno.bett nuno.bett Apr 10, 2014 3:58 AM in response to nuno.bett
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    Apr 10, 2014 3:58 AM in response to nuno.bett

    p.s. how to delete a message?

     

    Message was edited by: nuno.bett

  • by Stankoff,

    Stankoff Stankoff Apr 11, 2014 2:27 PM in response to nuno.bett
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    Apr 11, 2014 2:27 PM in response to nuno.bett

    worked for me nice job!!!!!!10x

  • by Stankoff,

    Stankoff Stankoff Apr 12, 2014 7:30 AM in response to nuno.bett
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    Apr 12, 2014 7:30 AM in response to nuno.bett

    Like I said works perfect.But now I saw that only "Face Time"still fails to turn ON and Off if you have any idea why, it will be super.Every other app reacts like it should ON and OFF.Thanks anyway for the solution you've posted.:)

  • by nuno.bett,

    nuno.bett nuno.bett Apr 12, 2014 7:39 AM in response to Stankoff
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    Apr 12, 2014 7:39 AM in response to Stankoff

    Hi, no idea why Facetime would have that behaviour.

     

    What value is set for facetime in table bundle_info?

     

    Have you tried only changing facetime value to 0? if that does not work, changing it to 1? perhaps doing a device shutdown between both changes?

     

    by the way, if trying the previous approach do a full backup again (so you have the latest changes)before altering the new table values.

  • by Stankoff,

    Stankoff Stankoff Apr 12, 2014 1:09 PM in response to nuno.bett
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    Apr 12, 2014 1:09 PM in response to nuno.bett

    Hellow again,I have tried a lot of combinations but stil no effect.I noticed that the "music" app is reacting like "facetime".Every time I export and make changes to the cellular usage file(with now effect on "music" and "facetime")and then I repeat the procedure and I export again the file I notice that everytime the values for "facetime" and "music" are set do 2.

  • by nuno.bett,

    nuno.bett nuno.bett Apr 13, 2014 7:40 AM in response to Stankoff
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    Apr 13, 2014 7:40 AM in response to Stankoff

    Hi Stankoff,

     

    until you can set those values to either 1 or 2, you won't be able to switch cellular on/off for them with the toggle buttons.

     

    My guess is that you were not working with the latest backup from iTunes (step 3) or maybe forgot to unplug the device from the USB cable (step 18).

     

    Check also step 6 path. Once I missed it and I wasn't replacing  the correct CellularUsage.db file.

     

    Power off/on your device before doing another attempt.

     

    Hope this helps.

    Best regards,

    Nuno Bettencourt

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