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Data setting

Karyathena — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:18:01 GMT

Oy phone, Sony Xperia, has two data settings, Mobile Data and Data roaming. Do I need to put both on when I am off WiFi? What is the difference between the two? Thank you!

Re: Data setting

Karyathena — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:42:45 GMT

*My phone

Re: Data setting

GR — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:54:16 GMT

@Karyathena u just need data on, data roaming can be off because that would only be if you go to the United States and buy roaming add on

Re: Data setting

Triguy — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:54:52 GMT

You don't need either for wi-fi. Moblile data is if you have data in your plan. Roaming is if you are in the US then you can use T-mobile or AT& T if you have roaming in your plan or purchase an add-on. You need to turn wi-fi indicator to use wi-fi.

Re: Data setting

Karyathena — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:56:37 GMT

Thanks!

Re: Data setting

eatnb1 — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:24:56 GMT

Data on when using wifi may not use data on your cell plan, but that is not always a guarantee so I keep data off at all times unless I need to use it and know I cannot get wifi. Maybe that is not necessary, but I only have a small data plan and don't want to go over or use it needlessly.

Re: Data setting

will13am — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:26:08 GMT

Keep mobile data on if you wish to receive emails and data driven social media in real time.

Re: Data setting

BEER — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:32:09 GMT

@Karyathena wrote:
Oy phone, Sony Xperia, has two data settings, Mobile Data and Data roaming. Do I need to put both on when I am off WiFi? What is the difference between the two? Thank you!

On iPhone there is a setting "when not connected to WIFI -- use Cellular Network". I would assume that there would be a similar setting on your phone. Hope this helps.