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Allow More Data On 5G on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid · · 4 min read
Quick answer
Unlock higher quality FaceTime, iOS updates and iCloud backups over cellular. Data Mode has three settings and the top one, Allow More Data on 5G, changes real behaviour rather than just quality sliders. With it selected, iOS permits higher quality FaceTime, high definition streaming, iOS updates over cellular and automatic iCloud backups without Wi-Fi.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| What it does | Unlock higher quality FaceTime, iOS updates and iCloud backups over cellular. |
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| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
| Type | iOS setting |
Unlock higher quality FaceTime, iOS updates and iCloud backups over cellular. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What is Allow More Data On 5G?
Data Mode has three settings and the top one, Allow More Data on 5G, changes real behaviour rather than just quality sliders. With it selected, iOS permits higher quality FaceTime, high definition streaming, iOS updates over cellular and automatic iCloud backups without Wi-Fi.
It also lets the iPhone prefer 5G over a Wi-Fi network it judges slow or insecure, which is why some people find their iPhone ignoring a hotel Wi-Fi. You can control that per network under Settings, Wi-Fi, the info button, Use Wi-Fi for Internet.
On some unlimited plans this is already the default. It uses noticeably more cellular data, so it is the wrong choice on a metered plan. The other two options are Standard and Low Data Mode.
How do I do it?
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Cellular, then tap Cellular Data Options.
- Tap Data Mode.
- Choose Allow More Data on 5G, or Standard if you are on a metered plan.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
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| Type | iOS setting |
| Good to know | iPhone 12 or later with a 5G plan. On earlier iPhones Data Mode only offers Standard and Low Data Mode. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Allow More Data On 5G on iPhone?
Unlock higher quality FaceTime, iOS updates and iCloud backups over cellular. Data Mode has three settings and the top one, Allow More Data on 5G, changes real behaviour rather than just quality sliders.
What else should I know about Allow More Data On 5G?
With it selected, iOS permits higher quality FaceTime, high definition streaming, iOS updates over cellular and automatic iCloud backups without Wi-Fi. It also lets the iPhone prefer 5G over a Wi-Fi network it judges slow or insecure, which is why some people find their iPhone ignoring a hotel Wi-Fi.
What are the steps for Allow More Data On 5G?
1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Cellular, then tap Cellular Data Options. 3. Tap Data Mode. 4. Choose Allow More Data on 5G, or Standard if you are on a metered plan.
Where do I find Allow More Data On 5G?
In the Settings app on your iPhone.
Is there a dial code for Allow More Data On 5G?
No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.
Which carriers does Allow More Data On 5G work on?
It is published for any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular. iPhone 12 or later with a 5G plan. On earlier iPhones Data Mode only offers Standard and Low Data Mode.
Does Allow More Data On 5G work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will Allow More Data On 5G work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if Allow More Data On 5G does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to Allow More Data On 5G?
5G Standalone And Voice Over 5G SA. Extra 5G options that only appear when your market and carrier support them.
What else is in this category?
Allow Cellular Data Switching. Let a dual SIM iPhone borrow the other line's data when coverage is better.
Can I find Allow More Data On 5G in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details.
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