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using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:24:12 GMT

i have iphone 3 and only 100mb data allowance but only use phone in the house and am connected to wifi. checked hub and phone settings and all appears ok but for last two months o2 texting to say Ive used my allowance. I cant get an answer from o2. Can anyone help please?

thanks

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:30:16 GMT

must be apps connecting to the internet when you are out and about, things like checking emails regularly, apps etc you will soon use up 100meg

also make sure, automatic downloads is disabled in settings and also Use cellular is off in settings, iTunes & app stores.

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:19:20 GMT

Tun off location settings in any apps that you don't use much as they are constantly searching & updating

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:27:31 GMT

Plus when your phone goes into sleep mode they switch to 3G from wifi.

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Toby — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:25:07 GMT

Great advice here guys, well done.

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:28:58 GMT

You can also search the App Store for various free apps which help monitor your 3G internet usage. 3G Watchdog is one. I tell it my data cap, the day of the month is resets - and it warns me when I've used 75% of my allowance, and at 100% it turns off the 3G on my phone.

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:10:21 GMT

Try dataman

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:36:02 GMT

thanks for all the replies! much appreciated!

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Liquid — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:49:07 GMT

Dataman is great especially the paid version. Gives you a breakdown of what apps use how much data:)

You can also set limits on the amount of data you allocate to certain apps. Eg give Facebook 100mb of data out of a 500mb monthly allowance and it will tell you once you've used up the allocation.

Well worth the price in my opinion.

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:01:47 GMT

Im having similar issues with my 5. i seem to be hitting my limit each month since i got my 5 which was on release day, i wonder if its an iOS6 feature.

For example i started a new month yesterday and i have already used 5 meg. on what? it was connected to my home wifi all day yesterday and i put it in plan mode last night before bed.

I might have to get one of these data checkers a go cos this is doing my head in 😞

Re: using data allowance while connected to wifi?

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:02:01 GMT

There have been issues with the 5 eating data quickly but not sure if they have found a solution yet