How to Turn on Mobile Data on Samsung Galaxy

This wikiHow teaches you how to enable cellular data on your Samsung Galaxy.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Notification Panel

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    Swipe down from the top of the home screen. This opens the notification panel.
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    Tap the data icon. It’s two gray arrows—one pointing up, and one down—at the top of the screen. The arrows will turn blue, indicating that mobile data is turned on.
    • If you don’t see the data icon, your provider might have mobile data enabled by default in the absence of a wireless connection. To start using mobile data instead of Wi-Fi, tap the Wi-Fi icon (4 curved lines) to disable the wireless connection.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using the Settings App

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    Swipe down from the top of the home screen. This opens the notification panel.
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    Tap
    Android 7 Settings
    .     It’s at the top-right corner of the panel.
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    Tap Connections. It’s at the top of the menu.
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    Tap Data usage.
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    Slide the “Mobile data” switch to On
    Android 7 Switch On
    .     A confirmation message will appear.
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    Tap Turn On. Your Galaxy will now use the mobile data connection for internet access if no wireless network is available.
    • To force your Galaxy to use mobile data instead of Wi-Fi, pull the notification panel down from the top of the screen, then tap the Wi-Fi icon (the curved horizontal lines) to turn off Wi-Fi.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 25,367 times.
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