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My tablet uses a large amount of mobile data
This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes to help you find a solution to your problem.
Possible cause 6:
Automatic update of apps via mobile network is turned on: Turn off automatic update of apps via mobile network.
List view
1. Find "iTunes & App Store"
Tap Settings.
Tap iTunes & App Store.
2. Turn automatic update of apps on or off
Tap 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
Tap 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
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Step 1 of 5
Tap Settings.
Step 2 of 5
Tap iTunes & App Store.
Step 3 of 5
Tap the indicator next to "Updates" to turn the function on or off.
Step 4 of 5
Tap the indicator next to "Use Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.
Step 5 of 5
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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