How to Enable and Use Low Data Mode

Low Data Mode is a useful feature introduced in iOS 13 that helps reduce your device's data usage by limiting certain background activities. By enabling Low Data Mode, you can make your devices consume less data, which can be particularly handy when you're on a limited data plan or experiencing slow internet speeds. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of enabling and using Low Data Mode on your iPhone or iPad.

Enabling Low Data Mode

To enable Low Data Mode on your iOS device, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap on Cellular or Mobile Data, depending on your device's language.
3. On the Cellular or Mobile Data screen, you'll find a list of apps with toggle switches next to them. These switches indicate whether each app is allowed to use cellular data.
4. Look for the Low Data Mode option, which is located near the top of the screen, above the list of apps.
5. Tap the toggle switch next to Low Data Mode to enable it. When enabled, the switch will turn green.

Using Low Data Mode

Once you've enabled Low Data Mode, your device will begin to restrict certain background activities to help reduce data usage. Here's a closer look at how Low Data Mode affects various aspects of your device:

System Services and Background Activities

Low Data Mode will limit or disable certain system services and background activities, including:

• Automatic downloads: Low Data Mode prevents apps from automatically downloading media, including app updates, app downloads, and media attachments in Messages.
• Background app updates: By enabling Low Data Mode, your device will pause automatic app updates in the background, keeping your cellular data usage in check.
• iCloud sync: Low Data Mode may slow down or pause iCloud syncing for Photos, iCloud Drive, and other iCloud services.
• iCloud backups: If you have iCloud backups enabled, the device will optimize and reduce the amount of data used for backup operations.
• Visual effects: Low Data Mode may disable certain visual effects, such as motion effects in wallpapers and transitions.

App-Specific Data Usage

With Low Data Mode enabled, individual apps may adjust their behavior to further minimize data usage. However, keep in mind that the specific changes made by each app may vary. Consequently, the impact on data usage differs across different applications.

Wi-Fi Assist

Wi-Fi Assist is a feature that automatically switches your device to cellular data when your Wi-Fi connection is weak. When Low Data Mode is enabled, Wi-Fi Assist will be temporarily disabled, ensuring that your device doesn't consume excessive data while on a weak Wi-Fi connection.

Conclusion

By enabling and using Low Data Mode on your iOS device, you can effectively reduce your data usage and better manage your internet connection. This feature provides great benefits, especially for those on limited data plans or experiencing slow internet speeds. Take advantage of Low Data Mode to optimize your device's data consumption and make the most out of your cellular data allowance!