Apple iPad (6th Generation)

Apple iPad (6th Generation)

iPadOS 15.2

iPadOS 17 iPadOS 16.2 iPadOS 15.2

My Apple iPad (6th Generation) iPadOS 15.2 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 "App Store"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "App Store"

Press App Store.

Step 3 of 5

Turn automatic update of apps on or off

Press the indicator next to "App 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 "Automatic Downloads" 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 "App Store"

Press Settings.

Press App Store.

2 Turn automatic update of apps on or off

Press the indicator next to "App 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 "Automatic Downloads" 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.