iOS7: disable auto-play function in Facebook - does it work?

This practical tip will tell you whether you can deactivate the annoying auto-play function in the Facebook app under iOS7.

Stop automatic video playback in the Facebook app

Some time ago, Facebook introduced an auto-play function. With this, videos in the news stream start automatically when they come into the user's field of vision. Unfortunately, you cannot completely deactivate this feature. To protect your data volume, you may at least restrict the auto-play function to a WLAN connection.

• Navigate in your iOS settings to the menu item "Facebook".
• There you select "Settings". Under the heading "Video" you will find the item "Auto-Play only via WLAN". Activate this slider.
• Now the videos in the mobile network no longer start automatically.

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