simon_a6
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Q: How do I disable all mobile data?

I am looking at gettin ga iP5S.  Changing from another device entirely.

 

On my device I turn off WiFi, and then turn off mobile data, so I only receive calls or texts (for emergencies only at night).

 

How do you do this in iOS7 for iPhone (or iPad for that matter)?

Posted on Jan 7, 2014 10:33 AM

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Q: How do I disable all mobile data?

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  • by pdroth,

    pdroth pdroth Jan 7, 2014 11:02 AM in response to simon_a6
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:02 AM in response to simon_a6

    Not sure why you would want to disable cellular data for the situation you're describing....

     

    Settings - Cellular - Cellular Data.    Turn off.

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Jan 7, 2014 11:06 AM in response to simon_a6
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:06 AM in response to simon_a6

    Sounds like you would be a candidate for Do Not Disturb if you are trying to keep the phone quiet at night.

     

    Also, you wouldn't receive calls on an iPad, so that question does not make sense.

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Jan 7, 2014 11:06 AM in response to simon_a6
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:06 AM in response to simon_a6

    You may want to look into the Do Not Disturb feature instead.

  • by simon_a6,

    simon_a6 simon_a6 Jan 7, 2014 11:22 AM in response to KiltedTim
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:22 AM in response to KiltedTim

    Thanks to all for your ideas.

     

    I get emails thru the day, Facebook messages, all the usual stuff we all get.

    But at night, I need to be contacted by Text or Phone in an emergency, for my job.  But this is NOT by email.

     

    At night those who need me in drastic measures, do so only by text or ringing.  So I need to disable ALL, except text and ringing.

     

    The only reason I used the iPad as an option, is because I have an iPad now, not an iPhone, so could test any suggestions on iPad, tho without cellular I appreciate the problem.

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Jan 7, 2014 11:26 AM in response to simon_a6
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:26 AM in response to simon_a6

    If someone that uses an iPhone tries to text you with data off, you will not receive the text. You can read this about Do Not Disturb. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5463 This will allow you to set your phone to not disturb you manually or during hours you set but still allow calls through from selected numbers. I'm not absolutely sure about texts from favorites, as I have never tested that one. But that should give you a little light reading on how DND works. A lot of people use it for situations similar to yours.

  • by simon_a6,

    simon_a6 simon_a6 Jan 7, 2014 11:29 AM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:29 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

    Texting isn't "mobile data".

    It doesn't use any "MBs".

  • by simon_a6,

    simon_a6 simon_a6 Jan 7, 2014 11:32 AM in response to simon_a6
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:32 AM in response to simon_a6

    http://www.solveyourtech.com/how-turn-off-cellular-data-iphone-5-ios-7/

    Is this what I am looking for?

    Can you modify "Do not Disturb" to do as you choose??

    ie.  so I can set it to disable wifi and cellular data?

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Jan 7, 2014 11:37 AM in response to simon_a6
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:37 AM in response to simon_a6

    I didn't say that texting was mobile data, please read what I said. True SMS is a carrier function that uses the cellular technology. However, iMessage which is used between iOS devices is data.

     

    If you want to turn off all cellular data and wifi, then go to Settings>Wifi>OFF. Then go to Settings>Cellular>Cellular Data>OFF.

     

    I provided you with an information document about Do Not Disturb. That explains what you can and cannot do.

  • by simon_a6,

    simon_a6 simon_a6 Jan 7, 2014 11:39 AM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:39 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

    Thx - I am reading about DND now.

    Looks like you can disable all calls and text, except from certain people.  Which is kind of what I want!

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Jan 7, 2014 11:40 AM in response to simon_a6
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:40 AM in response to simon_a6

    I know, that is why I told you to check into it. The only thing I wasn't sure of was receiving texts when DND is on. No one is home here now to help me check, so you are on your own for that one. Good luck.

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Jan 7, 2014 11:41 AM in response to simon_a6
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:41 AM in response to simon_a6

    It will disable All notifications except for calls from contacts in a specific group. It will silence the text messages. You need to tell those who need to contact you in an emergency that they need to call you, not text you.

  • by pdroth,

    pdroth pdroth Jan 7, 2014 11:42 AM in response to KiltedTim
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:42 AM in response to KiltedTim

    Anyone who "texts" an emergency needs help.

  • by simon_a6,

    simon_a6 simon_a6 Jan 7, 2014 11:45 AM in response to pdroth
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:45 AM in response to pdroth

    Mmmm.  Maybe best I just use disable wifi and disable cellular data then - so only texts and calls come thru.

     

    You see, calls sometimes happen, but mostly it's a text "mate the main site has gone down, are you available to fix asap?".

     

    I rarely get a call like that.  Usually a text.  Tho have had calls too if a properly "OH ****" emergency. lol.