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ebertsj Author

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How to avoid Carplay Maps data usage?

I just started using CarPlay on my new car, and noticed within 15 minutes my mobile data usage had been seriously used up. I am someone who uses VERY little data usually (WAY less than 1 GB a month) since most the time, make sure am on WiFi, not an option in a car), but this truly wipes this out. I see that there is no way to disable Apple Map from the list of apps. I also notice if I turn off CarPlay and ask Siri to navigate, data usage is negligible.

So, 2 questions…why this huge difference, and is there a way to NOT have Maps actively running when I connect CarPlay so as to avoid having to needlessly pay for data usage.

iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 31, 2022 1:34 PM

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LD150

Level 10

91,299 points

Posted on Jul 31, 2022 2:39 PM

There is no reason for Maps to use more than a few GB in a whole journey to update traffic data.

First find out which app is using most data in Settings, Mobile Data (or cellular in USA) Top app uses most.

If necessary turn it off - yes you can

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