i already deleted Stocks app but somehow a few MB of cell data was used for it

What can I do so this mystery app will not waste my data anymore? Please help. Thank you.

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 19, 2020 8:40 AM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2020 8:49 AM

You may try to turn off background app refresh:

Settings > General > Background App Refresh then disable the app.


Also you may disable the cellular usage of the app:

Settings > Cellular Data or Mobile Data > Scroll down and find the app and disable.


Ps: If you are not able to find the app following above steps, download it again then follow the steps.


After that Settings General > iPhone Storage > The App > Delete it there (it will be deleted with datas in it with this way)

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Oct 19, 2020 8:49 AM in response to FujiApple90

You may try to turn off background app refresh:

Settings > General > Background App Refresh then disable the app.


Also you may disable the cellular usage of the app:

Settings > Cellular Data or Mobile Data > Scroll down and find the app and disable.


Ps: If you are not able to find the app following above steps, download it again then follow the steps.


After that Settings General > iPhone Storage > The App > Delete it there (it will be deleted with datas in it with this way)

Oct 19, 2020 10:20 AM in response to OldBobby7

I thought I have turned off both Background App Refresh & Cellular Data for most apps except for Phone & Find My iphone (by my choice), but I checked them again as you suggested, which they were. Then that made me wonder why Stocks App icon still exist in those setting. Then I followed your advice " Settings General > iPhone Storage > The App > Delete ", then I no longer see Stocks App on Background App Refresh or Cellular Data section. I believe I won't lose any more data allowance on unwanted apps, thanks to you!

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