If not controlled smartly, music streaming can kill plenty of mobile data on your iPhone. And your monthly data plan will often run out of steam well before the deadline. So, what’re the better ways to stop Apple Music from using cellular data on the iPhone?
Simply, cut all the cords to end unnecessary data consumption. And if need be; use only Wi-Fi for downloading and updating music library. Let’s find out some clever hacks to prevent Apple Music from eating into your limited bandwidth!
How to Stop Using iPhone’s Cellular Data for Apple Music
Step #1. Launch Settings app on your iPhone.
Step #2. Scroll down and tap on Music.
Tap on Music in Settings on iPhone
Step #3. Now, tap on Cellular Data.
Tap on Cellular Data in Apple Music Settings on iPhone
Step #4. Next, you have multiple options to take control of cellular data consumption:
Stop Using Cellular Data for Updating Apple Music Library and Loading Artwork
If you are updating your music library and loading artwork by using mobile data, chances are high that your bandwidth is being drained rapidly. To stop doing it, simply turn off the Cellular Data toggle.
Disable Cellular Data for Updating Apple Music Library on iPhone
Disable Highest Quality Music Streaming Over Cellular on iPhone
When there is an effort to conserve each and every ounce of data usage, it doesn’t make sense to stream high-quality music. Turn off the switch right next to High-Quality Streaming.
Disable Highest Quality Music Streaming Over Cellular on iPhone
Disable Mobile Data for Music Downloads
Often download music using cellular data? Make sure to do it only when your device is connected to Wi-Fi as it can burn tons of data. To do it, turn off the switch for Downloads.
Disable Cellular Data for Music Downloads
“Automatic Downloads” is a pretty helpful feature as it ensures you don’t have to go through the grind manually to download the music (and even apps) that you’ve purchased on other devices.
However, it’s good only when you have tons of mobile data or for that matter doesn’t have to bother about their consumption at all. So, it’s wise to turn it off.
Step #1. Open Settings app on your iOS device.
Step #2. Scroll down and tap on iTunes & App Store.
Tap on Settings then iTunes & App Store on iPhone
Step #3. Under Automatic Downloads, turn off the toggle for Music, and you are ready to go!
Stop Automatic Downloads for Apple Music on iPhone
More Tips to Save Cellular Data On Your iPhone
Keep in mind; these couple of tricks is just the tip of the iceberg. If you want to go all out for reducing data usage on your iOS device, you will have to take action on many features. To get it done, check out this comprehensive guide.
Besides, you may also want to take the help of cellular data tracker apps to keep an eye on each and every feature that’s using your mobile data and control them a bit more conveniently.
Over To You…
From now onwards, your limited bandwidth will always have enough cushion to last the whole month. And there won’t be unnecessary data consumption. Hopefully.