How to enable or disable Mobile data on your Galaxy phone

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have a mobile data plan and a SIM card inserted, mobile data will be on by default. Follow the steps below to check if mobile data is on or to disable it.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app, and then select Connections.

Step 2. Tap Data usage.

Step 3. Make sure that Mobile data is enabled. If you want to disable Mobile data, tap the switch to turn it off.

Alternatively, you can enable or disable Mobile data via the Quick panel. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick panel, and then tap the Mobile data icon to activate or deactivate this feature.

Data saver helps reduce data usage by preventing apps from using data in the background. Follow the steps below to enable Data saver.

You can also choose which apps you want to keep using your mobile data even when Data saver is activated. To give apps permission tap Allow app while Data saver on, then tap the switch next to the apps.

Alternatively, you can access these options in Settings > Apps > select the app > Mobile data > Allow app while Data saver on.