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Turning off cellular data for iPhone xr

I’m overseas, trying to turn off my cellular data. I’m only seeing option to turn off mobile data. I did so, including tiring off 4g in that section, but still got a phone call from a non iPhone user.


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iPhone XR

Posted on Sep 8, 2019 3:46 AM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2019 6:13 AM

Just turning off data won't stop phone calls or regular text messages (sms). Those come through your carrier signal and usually don't cost you any money to receive either of them so long as you are not answering the call or responding to the text message. However, if you want to save yourself some battery life and also stop all phone calls and text messages from arriving unless on wifi, then you should use airplane mode and enable wifi after you turn airplane mode on.


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Sep 8, 2019 6:13 AM in response to BrennieMc

Just turning off data won't stop phone calls or regular text messages (sms). Those come through your carrier signal and usually don't cost you any money to receive either of them so long as you are not answering the call or responding to the text message. However, if you want to save yourself some battery life and also stop all phone calls and text messages from arriving unless on wifi, then you should use airplane mode and enable wifi after you turn airplane mode on.


Use Airplane Mode on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and ...Apple.com › support › en-us

Turning off cellular data for iPhone xr

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