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Can you use mobile data while connected to WIFI?
Yes, Android now allows you to configure selected apps to use only cellular data, even if your device has a wi-fi connection. Under Setting, Connections, Data Usage, there is a feature called Mobile Data Only Apps.
Why is my iPhone using cellular data when connected to wifi?
When Wi-Fi Assist is activated, you’ll see the cellular data icon in the status bar on your device. Because you’ll stay connected to the Internet over cellular when you have a poor Wi-Fi connection, you might use more cellular data.
Do I need to turn off data when using WIFI?
Reconsider using WiFi assist or Adaptive WiFi On Android, it’s Adaptive Wi-Fi. Either way, it’s something you should consider turning off if you use too much data each month.
Should I turn off cellular data on iPhone when using Wi-Fi?
It’s absolutely OK to turn off Cellular Data if you have a minuscule data plan or you don’t need internet when you’re not at home. When Cellular Data is off and you’re not connected to Wi-Fi, you can only use your iPhone to make phone calls and send text messages (but not iMessages, which use data).
Can a phone use cellular data when connected to WiFi?
When I connect to the wifi network with my phone, my iPhone tries to access the Internet using wifi only instead of using cellular data. Of course my phone cannot access the Internet using the wifi network because the network is not connected to the Internet. However it should be able to use cellular data.
When to turn off WiFi and cellular data?
First, turn off WiFi Assist in Settings/Cellular. There are several cases where the phone will use cellular data over WiFi even if WiFi assist is off: The biggie: WiFi turns off when the phone goes to sleep to preserve battery (WiFi uses power continuously, whether data are being exchanged or not).
How can I Stop my iPhone from using cellular data when connected to WiFi?
If you don’t want your iOS device to stay connected to the Internet when you have a poor Wi-Fi connection, you can disable Wi-Fi Assist. Go to Settings > Cellular. Then scroll down and tap Wi-Fi Assist. With iOS 9.3, you can see how much cellular data you’ve used when Wi-Fi Assist is turned on. Thanks for your reply.
Why do I use more data when I have poor WiFi?
Because you’ll stay connected to the Internet over cellular when you have a poor Wi-Fi connection, you might use more cellular data. For most users, this should only be a small percentage higher than previous usage.