Cellular data app list questions (2)

  • If i have apps in cellular data turned on, but am connected to home wi-fi, will those apps always default to wifi until i leave home?


  • What is the purpose of the phone app switch in the cellular data list of apps?


iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 11, 2023 9:42 AM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2023 9:12 AM

Hi autochthon,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


If you have apps allowed to use cell data, they will use Wi-Fi when available and then will use your cell network if no Wi-Fi network is available.


Wireless carriers offer Wi-Fi calling and if you do not have Wi-Fi available, it will simply use your cell network.


Use cellular data on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Regards.


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Oct 12, 2023 9:12 AM in response to autochthon

Hi autochthon,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


If you have apps allowed to use cell data, they will use Wi-Fi when available and then will use your cell network if no Wi-Fi network is available.


Wireless carriers offer Wi-Fi calling and if you do not have Wi-Fi available, it will simply use your cell network.


Use cellular data on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Regards.


Cellular data app list questions (2)

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