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Cellular data is not taking over when around a bad Wifi connection on my iPhone

When I go to a restaurant or other business and the wifi is bad why does the internet on my iPhone not work using data? Most often even though I have an issue my husband does not


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iPhone 12

Posted on Mar 25, 2024 10:10 AM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2024 10:18 AM

Check the following:


Open Settings ➡️ Cellular ➡️ (Scroll all the way down) Wi-Fi Assist: Ensure that this switch is set to ON. This should allow your iPhone to use Cellular data when connected to a poor Wi-Fi connection.


Axel F.

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