macOS keeps losing low data mode setting

I recently discovered how to enable low data mode when using wifi.

The only problem is, after disconnecting and reconnecting the same wifi network, low data mode is off again.

It doesnt seem to keep the setting.

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Jan 26, 2024 6:27 AM

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Owl-53

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Jan 26, 2024 7:55 AM in response to capetownrules

capetownrules wrote:

I recently discovered how to enable low data mode when using wifi.

The only problem is, after disconnecting and reconnecting the same wifi network, low data mode is off again.

It doesnt seem to keep the setting.

Have Tested, using your above method, on the latest version of Sonoma

Can enable Low Data Mode, discounted from Known Wifi Signal.

Pause 5 seconds and rejoin the Known Wifi Signal

The setting stick enabled

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