Switch off data roaming on Android: how it works
To avoid high costs when going abroad, you can switch off data roaming on your Android smartphone. So you don't have a mobile internet, but you don't have to fear the expensive international tariffs. You can find out where you can find the corresponding option on your mobile phone in this practical tip.
Disable data roaming on Android
Depending on the manufacturer and user interface, the name of the menu items and the menu navigation may differ slightly. The usual way looks like this:
- Go to the settings of your Android device.
- Under "Wireless & networks", select the menu item "More ...".
- Go to "Cellular networks".
- You will see the line "Data roaming" here. Remove the check mark behind it.
- The mobile data connection for foreign networks is now deactivated. If you are traveling abroad, you should also be informed about this.
The practical tip refers to a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.3 (CyanogenMod 10.2). This practical tip shows you how to switch off data roaming on your iPhone or iPad.