Wi-Fi Data Usage

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Wi-Fi Data Usage

Hi everyone

really stumped on this one. Tried the usual stuff of watching what apps are using data. When my phone is connected to Wi-Fi it will use gigs of Wi-Fi data. All day. Every day. And throughout the day. Turn off Wi-Fi and nothing. Minimum data usage. Turn Wi-Fi back on and it just takes off on using Wi-Fi data. To the point when performing a google search it asks me to confirm I’m really because of the amount of traffic from my Ip. Turn Wi-Fi off and I can google search with no issues. My phone doesn’t have many apps. Just basically a phone with email use. 3 games that have been on it forever. No other new downloads outside of the recent updates. Is there any way to track what is using all the Wi-Fi. In the last 2 days it used 10 gig of Wi-Fi. Thanks

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 20, 2022 4:56 AM

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destiny241

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Jan 21, 2022 7:39 AM in response to Gidiup8

Welcome Gidiup8,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on your post, you have concerns on what's using your Wi-Fi data on your iPhone.

It's hard to say what might be happening without a lot of information. Each person has their device set up according to their own preferences.

With that said, while there isn't a way to determine the Wi-Fi data usage, you can consider the following:

Checking which apps are tracking you: If an app asks to track your activity

See which apps might be using your location: About privacy and Location Services in iOS and iPadOS

Control app access to information: Control access to information in apps on iPhone

It might also be good to note, that your network might be able to provide some additional insight. Depending on your router/network, you may be able to use the router's information for further investigation. Contact your network provider for more information on this.

Please let us know if this was helpful, cheers.

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