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I have Ipad 3 with wifi and 3G. I want to set the priority that the ipad connects to the wifi network when available (home/work/whatever) rather than use the 3G data connection. I know the 3G can be switched off manually each time, but was hoping there was a way to set the priority.
All help appreciated.
iPad, iOS 5.1
I don't think you're correct about that. The issue is with 3G taking priority DURING STANBY/SLEEP. As soon as you wake up the phone, then yes within like 2 seconds it's connected to WiFi. But during my day at work or at home where I am always connected to wifi, I can get up to 10-12MB of use in a day of 3G. That can only happen if it's using the 3g data while in standby. Also, when I just wake up the phone, i can see it says 3G and within 1-2 seconds it changes to WiFi. So I actually have to turn off Cellular Data every day when I get to work and when I get home so I don't waste my data, otherwise I go over my limit. So annoying.
If you turn off the Auto Sleep (after so many minutes) then the ipad will stay on WiFi all day (so will the screen).
If you can stand the battery usage - then fine.
Others say that if you leave the iPad connected to a power source, then Wifi remains active even in sleep mode.
I clearly don't want the screen to stay on all day, only when I unlock it. But I want the wifi to stay on all day. If I turn of 3g cellular data, I don't see any notisable difference in battery usage.
how to set wifi as priority over 3G
