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4s 64 GB Excessive 3G Data Usage while logged into Wifi net

While charging in docking station and logged into Wifi network, my 4s consumes 2-3 MB 3G data per hour, i.e. 20-30 MB/night. Seems to be happening since I started using iTunes Match. Resetting my network connections solved the problem until I added new music to iTunes. Now back to excessive nightly 3G data usage despite concurrent Wifi connection. Apple support says I am the only one with the problem.

Anyone else out there - or anyone with a solution? Thanks

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on Feb 15, 2012 1:06 AM

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xtremecarbon

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Posted on Feb 15, 2012 6:08 AM

Do you have Wi-Fi sync enabled in iTunes? How about your iCloud settings; are you backing everything up to iCloud?

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sdlmjs

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Oct 22, 2012 8:59 AM in response to Mat4s64GB

Having the exact issue. I was instructed to turn my cellular data off. What kind of fix is that?

Now when I'm away from WIFI and use the cellular data I get messages that I'm in Data Roaming not connected to my providers data package. Is anyone else having this issue in addition to the high data usage?

Nov 10, 2012 10:32 AM in response to Mat4s64GB

Also have the Same issue only with iPhone 4 and 4s. Surprises to Spee cellulair usage while AM on fixed locaties with excellent Wifi Access. Some small burst and big data over Wifi, nut also high cellulair data and small Wifi.

Use t-mobile in the Netherlands. Have bought unlimited Access, but AM not happy with the Phone using cellulair when not neccessay. Can it be aan app?

Hoping they come up with a fix.

Nov 12, 2012 7:04 PM in response to Mat4s64GB

Not sure of your situation, but think I found my problem of excessive data consumption. ITunes Match was turned on for 1 our of 4 phones in the family and that was the one eating data. Since I turned it off, usage seems to have stopped. At least for the last three days since flipping the switch.

Nov 12, 2012 9:32 PM in response to kandlhelms

Iphone 3GS. updated to iOS 6.0.1 Friday. Data usage until then about 300MB

Sunday Morning around 4am. Phone incredibly hot even though connected to charger and home Wifi network. Usage exceeds 3GB for month and extra 3.5GB. Total usage in 12 hours 6.5GB.

Sunday afternoon after receiving message from AT&T about excess data, turned off Cellular Data and 3G and limited to only Wifi.

Monday evening 2GB cellular data. Total data usage in 2 days 9GB????? W/T/F ???

Even when 3G and cellular data is turned OFF, 2GB used up?

Now, turned OFF Cellular data and Wifi and using it as a regular phone with texting and calling. Maybe will buy a regular phone and be done with all these useless charges. Someone should be held accountable here.

PO.

4s 64 GB Excessive 3G Data Usage while logged into Wifi net