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This wikiHow teaches you how to disable cellular (or mobile) data usage for the iOS Maps app in the absence of wifi.
Steps
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1Open your iPhone's Settings. Do so by tapping the grey gear icon on one of your Home screens (it might also be in a folder named "Utilities").
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2Tap Cellular. It's in the first group of options.
- If your phone uses British English, this option will be entitled Mobile Data.
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3Scroll down to Maps. This is in the "Use Cellular Data For:" area toward the bottom of the page.
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4Slide the Maps button right to the "Off" position. It should turn grey. Now when you're on-the-go and not connected to wifi, your Maps app will not default to cellular data.Advertisement
Warnings
- Disabling cellular data for the Maps app will limit your ability to use Maps while traveling.Thanks!
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1. Open your iPhone's Settings.
2. Tap Cellular (or Mobile Data) in the first group of options.
3. Scroll down to the Maps option.
4. Slide the Maps button right to the Off position. It should turn grey.
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