Need shortcut to turn off Cellular Data

I have a VERY limited monthly data plan for which I pretty much need to turn off the cellular data whenever possible. Believe me, it's necessary. Several times a day I proceed through 4 steps: Settings > General > Cellular > Cellular Data Off/On. Is there any way to do this more quickly, like an icon with which I can just toggle cellular on/off? It seems obvious -- and there are plenty of Android apps for it -- but I haven't found anything for iPhone. Help! 🙂

iPhone 3GS, iOS 6

Posted on Sep 23, 2012 8:24 AM

Reply
4 replies

Jun 29, 2013 1:19 PM in response to MisterSpike

I'm looking for a way to toggle off cellular data too. I just upgraded to this iphone 5 and opted for 2.5G on T-Mobile. Hardly ever using internet, but using GPS for 2 45 min walks, I've burnt through .6G IN less than 24 hours of having phone. This is crazy. I use my iPad mor, but my PC most of all.


This is my first NON jailbroken iPhone (I've had 5 so far). With Cydia, I had all sorts of toggle options that came up each time I turned phone on. I didn't want to go for Cydia and jailbreaking AGAIN but it looks like Apple isn't giving me a choice.


If anyone has suggestions of apps that will do this (and location, and bluetooth) please advise!

Jun 29, 2013 3:19 PM in response to chattphotos

Um, Limited data plans have been around since the beginning of data over the cellphones. Even my 10 year old motorola clam shell had data with a large limitation.


I don't think either of us is looking for someone to tell us a new way to do it. Or to return to 2G. I already have a 2, a 3 a 3GS and a 4. I didn't spring for a 5 so I would go backwards and have less service than with a 4! Speaking for ME, I want a toggle as I asked.


Looks like Apple has dropped the ball since Steve Jobs's death. He'd be on top of this explosion.


From what you're saying, sounds like we must look outside Apple, and must use Cydia which has foresight. Very sad that Apple doesn't care anymore.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Need shortcut to turn off Cellular Data

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.