iOS: Limit WLAN - here's how to do it

It's not just mobile Internet that can be limited. For example, if you are sitting on the train or in a cafe, it is quite possible that you only have a certain number of MB available. In such a case, it is advisable to limit the WLAN for certain apps.

How is the WLAN limited on iOS?

iOS offers to let you decide which apps use your mobile data. This allows you to determine exactly how much traffic you consume. But note the following points:

• With WLAN it is not possible this setting.
• Apple has completely shielded the WLAN system from the outside for security reasons. So you can also not install an app that controls the WLAN access of other apps.
• Even if you jailbreak the phone, you can not access these settings.
• You only have the option to turn off the data connection completely for all apps. To do this, simply open the "Settings" app and then continue to WLAN settings. Here, press the green slider to turn off the WLAN. You can also turn off the WLAN via the control center. Dazu wischen Sie von unten nach oben über den Bildschirm und drücken auf das kleine WLAN-Symbol, sobald sich das Kontrollzentrum geöffnet hat.
• Sie können für Apps den Download begrenzen, indem Sie in die Einstellungen des Smartphones gehen und im Abschnitt „iTunes & App Store“ bei den Apps „Automatische Downloads“ ausschalten.