Device set up and background data restrictions

Data settings for iOS and Android

 

iOS 

Go to Settings > Mobile Data> Data Network > tap APN and type internet

 Feature Phones (WAP settings, 2G devices)

  1. Account Name: MTN
  2. IP address (Proxy): 172.17.3.5
  3. Port: 8080 
  4. Access point name (APN): wap

Request for data settings

Automatic Device Settings  

Dial *156# and select option 2 to receive and install settings (NB: This option is not available to all devices)

How to turn on hotspot on your Android or iOS device

Android

  1. Open the settings app.
  2. Tap the network & internet option.
  3. Select and turn on hotspot & tethering
  4. Follow instructions to change or customize the hotspot SSID and password to your liking.

 iOS

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Select cellular
  3. Select Personal Hotspot
  4. Tap the slider to allow others to join

How to disable background Apps on your Android or iOS device

Android

  1. Select Settings 
  2. Selects Apps
  3. Select or open the targeted app
  4. Select mobile data
  5. Select or toggle to turn off background data

iOS 

  1. Select Settings
  2. Scroll down to Apps
  3. Select preferred App
  4. Select Background App refresh
  5. Turn if off

Android

  1. Select settings
  2. Selects Apps 
  3. Select or open the targeted app
  4. Select mobile data
  5. Select or toggle to turn off background data

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