Stopping "Cellular Data is Turned Off Turn on cellular data or use Wi-Fi to access data."

i have the exact same problem, i did 17.4.1 in France and I don't have internet anymore

This is not an app-related problem, it's a new "feature" in IOS17, Apple did it, I can't find an option to disable this stupid annoying feature.

I have the exact same problem. Cellular data is turned off pops on my screen all the time and I don’t have internet neither do I have hotspot

I have the same experience. I'm getting that prompt everytime I open the Notes app which is frustrating. Why do I even need to connect to data for that application.

Hello drewex,

Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities. Sounds like something is attempting to access data when you are not on Wi-Fi or allowing cellular.

Try this, close the apps when not in use, or turn off background app refresh. Switch apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

"Use Background App Refresh

After you switch to a different app, some apps run for a short period of time before they're set to a suspended state. Apps that are in a suspended state aren’t actively in use, open, or taking up system resources. With Background App Refresh, suspended apps can check for updates and new content. 

If you want suspended apps to check for new content, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and turn on Background App Refresh. If you quit an app from the app switcher, it might not be able to run or check for new content before you open it again."

Thanks.

I've sent a bug report about this feature (which is more a bug than a feature to me) to Apple by means of Feedback - iPhone - Apple.

Maybe other people who experience this problem can do the same. It may increase the chance that Apple will solve this problem.

Contact the app developer. The app is designed to be connected to the Internet when in use. You have chosen to deny it access to data. It’s going to complain until you allow it to connect.

I seriously doubt they will change the behavior of their app, in which case you can either deal with it the errors, allow it access, or delete it and find an alternative that doesn’t do that.

Hi Drewex,

Got it. We understand exactly what you mean. We suggest completing the following steps to ensure that the feature is working as expected:

1. Restart your iPhone. This may seem like a simple step to take but can often resolve several issues.

2. Be sure you're running the latest version of iOS 17. Completing this step ensures that your device has the latest fixes. (Secure your data with a backup): Update your iPhone or iPad

If the issue persists, we suggest that you reach out to Apple. They will be able to look further into this with you: 

Get Support

All the best.

Have a wonderful day!

Hey drewex,

Just to make sure we're on the same page with, you are wanting the app to only access data when it is in use and active, correct? If that is the case, the steps above will disable it so that it will not attempt to connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data unless it is open and active. Are you able to disable it and it enables back again? Let us know more details.

Cheers.

I use a receiver device connected to my iPad via Wifi and the device's interface is rendered in the Safari browser. The device is not connected to the internet and I have cellular data turned off. I've turned off all possible options in Safari, but still get the message. I understand what iPad is trying to do, and it's not a huge deal - just one more 'Tap' to clear the alert, but I'd really love to disable it!

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