Apple iPad Air 2

Apple iPad Air 2

iOS 12.0

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My Apple iPad Air 2 iOS 12.0 uses a large amount of mobile data

Cause 4 of 6: Automatic update of apps via mobile network is turned on

If automatic update of apps via mobile network is turned on, your tablet will use mobile data.

Solution: Turn off automatic update of apps via mobile network.

Step 1 of 5

Find "iTunes & App Store"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "iTunes & App Store"

Press iTunes & App Store.

Step 3 of 5

Turn automatic update of apps on or off

Press the indicator next to "Updates" to turn the function on or off.

Step 4 of 5

Turn automatic update of apps via mobile network on or off

Press the indicator next to "Use Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Find "iTunes & App Store"

Press Settings.

Press iTunes & App Store.

2 Turn automatic update of apps on or off

Press the indicator next to "Updates" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on automatic update, your apps are automatically updated via Wi-Fi.

3 Turn automatic update of apps via mobile network on or off

Press the indicator next to "Use Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on automatic update of apps via mobile network, your apps are automatically updated via the mobile network when no Wi-Fi networks are within range.

4 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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