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I can not find a way to restrict WiFi access from certain Apps
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iPhone 7, iOS 13
It is really necessary to make sure there is no unwanted data being exchanged through WiFi, as each bit costs a lot of money above the clouds (starlink might change this in future).
Thank you, adil727!
Apps use Wi-Fi only when opened. Disable all background refresh.
In an Airplane when you buy Wi-Fi packages it is for certain hours or for the whole flight time. It is never on a data consumption basis. At least I have not come across data-based packages on my international flights.
Dear Giulio,
Thank you for your help. Could you please show me how I could (as an example) restrict the App 'AppStore' from using WiFi using 'Screentime'?
Unfortunately, I could not find any explanation on how to achieve this in the link you provided. Also I was unable to achieve it by playing around with settings within 'Screentime'.
Thank you
If it is guaranteed that there is NO data connection whatsoever for unopened apps when background refresh is disabled, then your solution would be a workaround to deal with the problem/situation (not really the solution, as it would be better, if the user could simply control the device as needed).
In the airplanes where I was offered a data connection though WiFi, I only had a choice of data packages such as 10MB, 100MB and 1GB. Obviously at horrendous prices.
Thank you, SravanKrA
Sorry, I might have misinterpreted your question.
You can use Screentime to do that:--> Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Regards
Giulio
Disable cellular data use for those apps in: Settings>Cellular... then scroll down to disabled the apps you want.
Regards
Giulio
Dear Giulio,
The question was solely about WiFi and not about Cellular connection (there is no cellular connection in airplanes usually).
Disabling Background App refresh can also give you some help.
How to restrict WiFi from certain Apps (in order to save data on expensive airplane data packages)?
