Semi-new to iPhones.
Is there a way to automatically disable cell data or enable airplane mode when connected to a WiFi network? I was easily able to automate this process using Tasker/Secure Settings/Root with my Android device. Surely there is a similar method on iPhones?
iPhone 5s, iOS 9.0.2
If you're connected to WiFi, the phone will use WiFi, not cellular unless the phone locks. In that case it will switch back to cellular. You can prevent that by keeping the phone plugged into a power source. So, it's pretty automatic.
With iOS 9, you also need to go to Settings/Cellular, scroll all the way to the bottom, and turn off Wi-Fi Assist.
Lawrence Finch wrote:
With iOS 9, you also need to go to Settings/Cellular, scroll all the way to the bottom, and turn off Wi-Fi Assist.
Ah, yes, good point.
Yeah that is one of the first things I did when I upgraded to 9.
So if in a locked state wouldn't apps use cell data in the background? that just seems stupid. If i'm connected to wifi weather locked or unlocked it should NEVER go back to cellular unless i'm out of wifi range. That would indicate the phone is using up unnecessary carrier data.
Sorry I'm just trying to get an understanding on how the phone operates.
If the phone is locked and NOT plugged in, it will revert to cellular. This is a power saving feature.
Enabling Airplane Mode or Disabling Cell Data when Connected to WiFi
