iOS 7 cellular data settings won't save on iPhone 4s???

I'm using a 16GB iPhone 4s, with the latest version of iOS 7 as of writing this, version 7.0.3. Whenever go to the "Cellular" settings on the main settings page and turn OFF cellular data usage for a lot of my apps except for a few key apps that I need it for (Mainly Mail, FB Messenger App, Google Maps, and What' s App that I leave on), the moment I back out and come back in, almost all the apps I turned cellular off for are back on again. I've tried turning background app-refresh off thinking it was overriding my cellular settings, nothing. I've tried restarting my phone a bunch of times, nothing. Nothing I do seems to fix this issue and it's frustrating because I have the minimum data plan from AT&T and I can't turn cellular off completely because I don't have a texting plan and depend on iMessages, FB Messenger, and What's App to get messages from people, and a lot of times it can be urgent so I need to figure out how to fix this stupid bug. Anybody else have a similar issue and/or know how to fix this?

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Nov 15, 2013 11:49 AM

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Jan 16, 2014 2:27 PM in response to Narimaan

I also have iPhone 4S 16GB with iOS7 and I have the same problem. After you change each cellular network setting, press "Back" to "save" this change. Then change the next setting and go back again. You have to do this for each change you make. This works for me.


The other problem I have with cellular network settings is that they reset each time my phone turns off. For example, if it runs out of battery, I would have to change cellular network settings again.

Apr 3, 2014 6:28 AM in response to Narimaan

Found a solution for this problem that does not require RESETTING ANY IF YOUR SETTINGS, NEITHER JAILBREAKING the device.


I know that this envolve a lot of steps, so be patient.


In the end, it worked out fine for me and I didn't need to reset my iphone to factory settings. I would be pleased to know if this helped anyone else. Please spread the word.


For this, you'll need:


Steps:

  1. Disable Find My Phone in Phone icloud settings
  2. Disable iPhone Passcode
  3. Make a complete iOS backup using itunes

    make sure NOT TO ENCRYPT the backup, otherwise iBackupBot can not use it.

  4. Open up iBackupBot
  5. Navigate to your newest backup on the left top space
  6. Go through the file hierarchy until you reach

    WirelessDomain/Library/Databases/

  7. Export CellularUsage.db file to your computer by right clicking the file and selecting "Export Selected Item"
  8. Open up this file using SQLiteStudio
  9. Expand tables and double click TABLE bundle_info
  10. On the right window select Data separator
  11. Change all the values of COLUMN flags to desired value (0 or 1)
    1. 0 (zero) for disabling cellular data
    2. 1 (one) for enabling cellular data
    3. NOTE: in some lines you probably have another number (2) and that's the reason why iOS won't save your toggle option
  12. After changing the flags apply changes by clicking the check orange button on top of the table
  13. Go to menu Databases and choose Disconnect
  14. Quit SQLiteStudio
  15. Head over to iBackupBot
  16. Import the CellularUsage.db file you changed to the active windows

    note: iBackupBot may say the folder does not exist, just press yes for it to create it

  17. Right click CellularUsage.db file and select "Restore Selected items to device"
  18. When message Restore Complete appears, click OK and remove usb cable (so that itunes does not pick it up once it boots)
  19. Wait for iphone to boot
  20. Activate Passcode (optional)
  21. Activate Find My Phone (optional)
  22. Activate iCloud Keychain (optional)
  23. Make a new iTunes backup

    you can choose a password to Encrypt iPhone Backup

  24. The END. All the apps in the cellular usage should be turned off and you can continue to use these app normally


Feel free to post any opinions, questions and if it worked for you.


Best regards,

Nuno Bettencourt


Message was edited by: nuno.bett

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