My first iPhone! How do I get a notification for data usage?

Submitted by bapirey191 t3_10k26jr in iphone

Hello all! Just got my first iphone, the 14 pro. Looks sleek, liking it so far but still setting it up. How do I set the data usage notification and limits? Eg. My plan allows 6GB, I used to set up a warning to 4GB and to turn off at 5GB on my old android but I cant find the setting on the iphone. Could someone help me find the setting? I'm probably blind but I looked everywhere.

Edit: Thanks everyone, I'll be returning the iPhone, the extended support does not justify the lack of features, maybe next gen i'll reconsider 🤍

Edit 2: Also found an app (DataMan) that does it for those who want something like it.

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AutumnJoey t1_j5o07rf wrote

There’s no way to do that I’m afraid. You can see current rough data usage and you can turn on “Low Data Mode” to use less data, but otherwise no way of stopping your data usage at specific points.

Your best alternative is probably to see if your network provider has the ability to send you notifications/texts when you’re running out or have run out, I’m afraid.

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bapirey191 OP t1_j5o2626 wrote

No way, really? Even my work old windows phone has it. Ok I'll try to check for an alternative solution then, checking it manually is not what I want after spending what I spend on a modern phone.

Are there any automation apps that can help, maybe with IFTTT or so? I will check and update if I find something.

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djhorn18 t1_j5o4t2b wrote

Yea unfortunately you’re probably going to have to check if your carrier has some kind of warning system you can use. Either by text or your carriers own app notification.

This was a big thing for me when I switched from android, apple seems to assume that if you have enough money to buy a phone, you’ll be rolling in enough dough to be on an unlimited plan. Thankfully with my provider that’s only $30/month but not everyone has that option or the extra $30 to spare. Apple doesn’t seem to care much about that though.

Before switching to my carriers unlimited plan - they would always send me a text when I hit 80% usage, I’d check if that’s a thing for you.

Also when checking your cellular data usage in Settings -> Cellular - Current Period does not refer to your month-month usage E: This varies by carrier and may actually reflect monthly usage. It reflects your usage since you last reset it by scrolling down to the bottom and selecting Reset Statistics. You have to do this manually if you’d like to keep track each month. Setting up a monthly reminder will help a lot there.

Also make sure while you’re in the cellular settings to turn off Wifi Assist if you’re struggling with data usage.

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plaid-knight t1_j5oc049 wrote

You only have to do the current period reset for carriers that don’t support native monthly data tracking. For the carriers that support it, there’s no option to reset, and instead it shows current and previous billing period, which you can toggle between. For example, here is a screenshot of it.

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bapirey191 OP t1_j5ofs50 wrote

Spent the last hours tinkering about, thank you so much for your suggestions. I was considering just installing AdGuard and checking it there but I found out you can't block apps from the wifi either (only mobile data). I'll be returning the iPhone, the extended support does not justify the lack of features and restrictions, maybe next gen i'll reconsider.

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djhorn18 t1_j5pe34w wrote

Sometimes something just isn’t for you. To be perfectly honest I’d probably still be rocking a windows phone if they still produced them.

If you are intent on trying again on future devices however - go to apple feedback and drop the suggestion. Maybe they’ll work it in.

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SUPRVLLAN t1_j5p68fd wrote

No built in notifications, but there are tons of data management apps you can use to alert you before you hit your limits.

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Operator75 t1_j5plgf2 wrote

That's the neat part.

You don't.

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tysonjmedford t1_j5pn869 wrote

Why tf u got no data💀

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