How Do I Turn On Smart Data Mode on My iPhone 13?
Turning on Smart Data can help save battery life and also cut down on the amount of 5G data you’re using if you don’t want to use it all the time. Follow the steps outlined below to turn on Smart Data mode.
What Is Smart Data Mode on iPhone 13?
Smart Data mode was introduced on the iPhone 12 to help with concerns that battery life was shorter when running 5G data connections. Apple created Smart Data mode to help your phone decide when to use 5G data or when LTE data was enough to take care of the things you’re doing. When Smart Data mode is on, your iPhone 13 will essentially turn 5G off and on as it is needed. For example, if your phone is in sleep mode and you aren’t downloading anything, it would turn 5G off to help conserve battery life. However, if you opened your phone and began downloading a movie, app, or TV show, it might turn 5G on to help speed up the download process. Your iPhone might also use 5G when the display is off, but you’re downloading something in the background.
How to Disable Smart Data Mode
While Smart Data can help save battery, if you live in an area where 5G isn’t readily available just yet—or you just want to use 5G all the time—you can always make use of the other modes that your iPhone has to offer.
