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How to Turn on Mobile Data on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to enable mobile data on Android, and use your carrier's cellular data plan to connect to the internet.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Settings Menu

  1. Find and tap theicon on your Apps menu to open the Settings menu.
    • Alternatively, you can swipe down the notification bar from the top, and tap theicon.
  2. You can find this option under "Wireless & Networks" or "Networks & Connections" on the menu.
    • Depending on your version, this option may be named Cellular data .
    • On some devices, you may have to tap and open the Mobile Network menu first to find the data switch.
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  3. This will enable cellular data on your Android. You can now access the internet without a Wi-Fi network.
    • Using cellular data may incur extra fees and charges on your bill if you're not subscribed to a mobile data plan by your carrier.
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Method 2
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Using the Quick Panel

  1. This will open your quick options panel, and allow you to customize your settings.
    • If the quick panel opens up to your notifications, swipe down from the top again, or tap the menu button on the top-right to see the setting buttons.
  2. When this option is disabled, your Android requires a Wi-Fi network or a wired connection to connect to the internet.
    • On some versions, this button may be named Mobile data , Cellular data or another similar name.
  3. The widget should light up when it's enabled. Your Android will now use your mobile data plan to connect to the internet.
    • This option may also be named Mobile data or Cellular data .
    • You can also tap Wi-Fi here to turn it off and disconnect from your wireless network.
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    Go to Settings. Then go to General. After that reset, then tap “Erase All Content and Settings.” On the Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup, then sign in to iCloud. Proceed to “Choose backup”, then choose from a list of available backups in iCloud.
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      1. Open the Settings app.
      2. Find Mobile data or Cellular data .
      3. Slide the Mobile data switch to On.
      4. Swipe down the notification bar from the top.
      5. Tap Data connection .

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