What is the "Help with Wi-Fi» in iOS 9, and why it's worth to disable
Tips Makradar / / December 19, 2019
One of many new features iOS 9 is "Help with Wi-Fi», which for most users - just another feature of the new OS. However, this option when upgrading to iOS 9 It is activated automatically and can cause discomfort in some usage scenarios. We figured out that she like, who should turn it off and how to do it.
What is the "Help with Wi-Fi»
Apple normally does not go into technical details and describes the function as a mechanism that monitors the level of Wi-Fi signal, and when it drops to critical switches with a more powerful signal network (if any) so that the user does not feel uncomfortable when the fall speed and breakages.
In real life, a job notice function "Help with Wi-Fi» will be at the exit of the Wi-Fi coverage area during active use of the Internet, such as listening to music or watching videos. In fact, iOS, and so is able to do this, however, is not always so seamlessly, as we would like. Often, the latter device to stay connected to a wireless network and switches to the cellular too late. "Help with Wi-Fi» must change this behavior. At least, in theory.
Why disable the "Help with Wi-Fi»
There are at least two reasons: the consumption of mobile data traffic and application performance with reference to the network. The first owners should beware of calling plans with limited traffic, as some cases because of "Aid to the Wi-Fi» your iPhone will use a cellular connection, even when you will be home. Holders of unlimited tariff plans also have a sense of wonder, because the excessive use of mobile data - this is an additional load on the battery.
The second reason - the application, mainly corporate, security and functionality that need to connect to a particular network. When you switch on the cellular data applications such completely stop working, while in Wi-Fi-network, they would just slow you down.
There is no universal solution. For most users, "Help with Wi-Fi» would be a great feature, but in some cases, as you can see, it can create problems. All anything, but this feature is enabled by default, although it can lead to unpleasant consequences. Fortunately, it's easy to turn off.
How to disable the "Help with Wi-Fi»
The required switch hidden under the network settings: open the "Settings» → «Cellular" and scroll to the bottom. There, at the end of the list of applications will switch to "Help with Wi-Fi».
It's all. The settings will take effect immediately, no reboot is required.