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Please please how do I turn Low Data Mode off PERMANENTLY. It’s a deal breaker frankly. Like IOS constantly turning the volume down..... It is so arrogant for an operating system to constantly override my wishes......
iPhone X, iOS 14
Yes, it does. I have switched it off in every part of my “network” (iPad and MacBook tethered to iPhone, and iPhone and MacBook tethered to iPad). This is a known issue, however the official response from Apple is unsatisfactory insofar that it doesn’t work...
I see the confusion. I think you don’t understand what “low data mode” means. It doesn’t mean that your data transfer is slow; it means that certain functions that your carrier doesn’t want you to use over a cellular connection are not supported, such as iOS updates. The same as you can’t update iOS over cellular data on your phone.
I just tried your scenario using my phone’s personal hotspot from my iPad. My download speed was 50 Mbps.
My data transfer is awesome. It isn’t the carrier that is switching on “low data mode”, it’s IOS, which is constantly disabling certain functions despite me telling it not to, because it assumes that me and my carrier are idiots..... I’ve only just got over IOS telling me that it knows best and my music is too loud, so it used to constantly turn the volume down on Google maps to the point where I couldn’t hear directions. And no, I’m not in the slightest bit deaf..... Is it arrogance/stupidity on their part, or is that they’re just scared of being sued?
Apple disables those functions because the carriers require Apple to do that to protect their networks from overload. If you don’t want that limitation get an iPhone 12 and use it only on 5G, where most carriers permit updates.
And Apple’s volume limitations are there because they are required by law in many countries and locations. Again, it isn’t Apple’s decision. And you can turn that feature off in audio settings for all devices except earphones.
My carrier guarantees unlimited data, even when tethered. It’s in the contract (I’m in the UK btw if that makes any difference). I regularly download several Gb a day through my iPhone (to and from a tethered MacBook). You’re saying that my carrier is forcing IOS to disable my turning off “low data mode” on the tethered iPad in order to save at most a few Mb a day?
Whether they guarantee unlimited data is not the issue. It is that your carrier doesn’t want you updating over their network. Take it up with them. Apple is just enforcing their side of the contact with the carrier.
I’m sorry Lawrence. My carrier wants no such thing. With respect that’s a nonsense. My carrier is perfectly happy with me updating and transferring many Gb a day on a tethered MacBook. Only IOS has a problem, which is totally Apple’s problem.... My carrier has confirmed in writing and verbally that unlimited means unlimited..... Thank you for your help. This is a known issue, I just thought someone might have a workaround 😊
To allow you to turn it off. But if in your Carrier Settings file your cell service provider has included code to turn it on then there is no way to permanently turn if off unless your carrier agrees to change it. Same holds true for a device that is managed by your employer.
Thank you. I find this remarkable, but I will go in to see them tomorrow and have a conversation....... They provide all the equipment as well on a short term lease which is due to expire, so they might be willing to listen..... They appear to be in breach of contract.
There is a simple solution, and the one I use. Get a mobile hotspot. I don’t know what the deal is with your carrier, but mine charges me $20 a month for the device, and it shares my phone’s data plan. https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-mobile-hotspots
Lol, thank you, but I’ve just moved away from one of those, beginning to regret it. I thought tethering might have moved on, but it seems it’s still clunky and irritating. Auto Join is a joke, the iPad and MacBook hate each other and refuse to be seen on the same iPhone, and then there’s “low data mode” 🙄😂
I’ll just remind them that unlimited means unlimited. They have already confirmed this (specifically even when tethered) on two separate occasions in the last few days when I took the contract out, which is why I took the contract out... 😊
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251689765?answerId=253256706022#253256706022
Apple’s “fix” doesn’t work...
Low data mode doesn't turn on by itself.
Try explaining what you're seeing.
Please please how do I turn Low Data Mode off PERMANENTLY. It’s a deal breaker frankly. Like IOS constantly turning the volume down.....
