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Apple iPad - Turn Wi-Fi Assist On / Off

2026-10-22 18:09:17.463

Apple iPad - Turn Wi-Fi Assist On / Off

If your iPad's cellular data usage is higher than expected, check this setting.
When turned on, Wi-Fi Assist can result in unexpected data charges.
  1. From a Home screen on your
    Settings Settings icon
    Cellular Data
    .
  2. Tap the
    Wi-Fi Assist switch
     to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
    Wi-Fi Assist is turned on by default.
  • Wi-Fi Assist enables the device to automatically switch to cellular data when Wi-Fi coverage is poor and switch back to Wi-Fi when the Wi-Fi signal improves.
  • Wi-Fi Assist is compatible with any iOS device on iOS 9 or later, except for these models: iPad 2 Wi-Fi+Cellular, iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi+Cellular, and iPad mini (1st generation) Wi-Fi+Cellular.
  • For more info on Wi-Fi assist, check out this Apple Support page.