An Important “Wi-fi Assist” Warning for iOS 9 iPhone Users

The latest iOS 9 update for iPhone has brought with it many new features, however there’s one in particular that some users may want to disable. The new “Wi-Fi Assist” will automatically switch your iPhone from a Wi-Fi network to a cellular network if a weak signal is detected. This is a feature that could be activated more often than users think. For those with limited data plans the “Wi-Fi Assist” feature could end up costing them big bucks in overage charges. So what can be done? Users must manually disable to Wi-Fi Assist feature. To do so, follow the steps listed below.

1. Go to “Settings”

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2. Go to “Cellular”

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3. Scroll all the way to the bottom until you see “Wi-Fi Settings” and turn this feature off

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