Fix: Apps Not Working on Mobile Data

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There may be some Apps Not Working on Mobile Data. Some users have had a weird problem where some apps don’t connect to the Internet when using mobile data, but they do when using Wi-Fi. Don’t worry if you’re having trouble with those things on your iPhone.

Our phones are basically tiny computers that fit in our pockets, but they are so useful now that we almost can’t live without them. The internet connection is the most important part of a smartphone, so when it stops working, it seems like the whole world stops. How do you get back into the system? You might be having trouble with your cell data. Here are some solutions to restore mobile data.

Apps Not Working on Mobile Data on Android

Clear cache from the Google Play Services app

1. Go to Settings > Apps > See all apps > Google Play Services > Storage & cache > Clear cache. This will clear the cache from Google Play Services which might solve the issue;
2. Check if there are any system software updates. Go to Settings > System > System Update > Check for updates;
3. Remove and then re-add your Google account. To do that, go to Settings > Passwords & accounts > Google account > Remove account, and then add it again.

Check Mobile Data Limit

1. Open Settings on your device.
2. Go to Network & Internet > Mobile Network.
3. Here, look for the Data warning or limit option. Disable any limits if enabled.
4. If you can’t find the option, manually search for it in Settings.

Enable Data Roaming

1. Open Settings on your phone.
2. Head to Network & Internet settings.
3. Go to the Mobile Network section.
4. Turn on Roaming and reboot your phone.

Check if Data is Disabled for the App

You can tell an Android app not to use mobile data if you want to. There’s a chance that you turned off mobile data for the app by accident, which is why it can’t connect to the internet. To make sure:

1. Open Settings on your Android phone.
2. Go to Apps and Notifications > All Apps.
3. Here, look for the app which is not working on mobile data. Tap it.
4. Click on Mobile Data and Wifi.
5. Check if it’s disabled from using mobile data or restricted from background data. If yes, enable or allow it again.

Reset the APN to Default

1. Open Settings on the device.
2. Go to Network and Internet > Mobile Network.
3. Now, tap Access Point Names (APN).
4. Click the three-dot menu and tap Reset to Default.

Reset Network Settings

1. Open Settings on your phone.
2. Go to the Systems > Reset options.
3. Here, tap Reset Network Settings or Reset Wifi option.
4. Enter your lock screen password if prompted.

Apps Not Working on Mobile Data on iPhone

Enable data roaming for mobile data

•  Open Settings and go to Mobile Data.
• Tap on Mobile Data Options and enable Data Roaming. Restart your phone.

Reboot your iPhone

If your iPhone apps can’t connect to the internet, try restarting it to get a fresh start. This will fix any short-term bugs or problems. To turn your iPhone back on, press and hold the Power button, then slide to turn it off. Wait a minute or two. Then, press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn it back on. If the problem keeps happening, move on to the next steps.

Allow Mobile Data Usage for App

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Now, click on Mobile Data.
3. Scroll down to the app, which is not working on mobile data.
4. Check if it’s allowed to use mobile data. If not, enable the toggle.

Reset iPhone Network Settings

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Head to General > Reset.
3. Now, click on Reset Network Settings.
4. Enter your iPhone’s passcode and tap Reset Network Settings to confirm.

FAQ

Why some apps are not working on my mobile data?

Open the Settings app and tap Network & Internet or Connections. These options may be different for your device. Turn off Wi-Fi and turn on mobile data to see if that makes a difference. If it doesn’t, turn off mobile data and turn on Wi-Fi, then try again.

Why has my mobile data not been working when I have lots of it?

Make sure mobile data is on by going to Settings and turning it on. If you have a device that supports 4G, go to Settings and make sure that 4G is turned on. Make sure that your Network mode is set to “auto.” Try turning off and turning on your phone.

How do I allow apps to use mobile data?

1. Open your device’s Settings app .
2. Tap Data usage. Cellular data usage.
3. Make sure you’re viewing the network for which you want to view or restrict app data usage.
4. Scroll down and tap the Google Play Store .
5. Tap Background data. Unrestricted data usage.

Why is my data so bad when I have unlimited?

Even if you have an unlimited data plan, your speed will often slow down after you reach a certain limit. If you don’t know how much data you can use on your phone, ask your provider. If you have reached your limit, your data may have to slow down until the start of the next billing cycle.