We are all well aware of how important Mobile data is to our lives. We rely on it for everything from staying connected with loved ones to catching up on the latest news. With the ever-increasing cost of data plans, it’s more important than ever to make sure that we are not wasting our data on unnecessary things. 

Mobile data is not unlimited, and even if you have a large data plan, there are still ways to conserve it. One way to do this is to check which Apps are consuming your data and then block their access. This can be easily done on an iPhone. Keep reading to find out how!

Checking Your Data Usage 

The first step in checking which apps are consuming your data is to check your data Usage. To do this, follow the steps below: 

• Navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone and enter the Cellular section. 
• Scroll down the Cellular settings page to view the list of apps, sorted by data consumption. The applications that have consumed data the most will appear at the very top of the list.

Blocking App Access to Mobile Data

Once you have identified the apps that are consuming most of your data, you can block their access. To do this, follow the steps below:

• Tap the toggle switch next to the app’s name. This will disable the app’s access to mobile data
• If you wish to grant an app permission to access mobile data again, you’ll have to enable the toggle switch by following the first step outlined above

Resetting Data Usage Statistics

After taking the steps above, the next step to take if you want to further optimize data usage is to reset data usage statistics. This will help reset your cellular usage, and you will be able to track the data usage from that moment going forward. Here’s how to go about it:

• Scroll to the very end of the list of apps in the “Cellular” section.
• Next, you will find the “Reset Statistics” button. Tap on it to reset the counter.
• Confirm your selection by tapping “Reset Statistics” in the confirmation dialog box.

Final Words

Having control over your data usage on your iPhone will help you save money and ensure that you don’t go over your data plan limit. It is also important to use your phone wisely and limit your data use where possible. If you follow all the steps outlined in this guide, you’ll be able to keep your mobile data usage under control and stay within your usage quotas.