How to Reset Cellular Data Usage on iPhone 13

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If you’re on a limited data plan, it’s crucial to keep tabs on how much cellular data you’re using. The iPhone 13 has built-in tools that let you track your data usage and reset it whenever you want — perfect for staying within your monthly cap. Here’s how to view, reset, and manage cellular data settings on your iPhone 13.

Check and Reset Cellular Data Usage

  1. Open Settings
    Unlock your iPhone and tap the Settings app.
  2. Go to Cellular
    Scroll down and tap Cellular. This screen shows your current data usage, apps using data, and your cellular plan settings.
  3. View Data Usage
    Scroll to the Cellular Data section to see how much data you’ve used. You’ll also see a list of apps with toggles that let you allow or block each one from using mobile data.
  4. Reset Usage Stats
    Scroll to the bottom and tap Reset Statistics.
    A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap Reset Statistics again to clear all current data usage records. This is useful to do at the beginning of each billing cycle.

Prevent Apps from Using Cellular Data

If you don’t want certain apps using your data in the background:

  1. Go to Settings > Cellular.
  2. Scroll through the app list under Cellular Data.
  3. Toggle off any apps you don’t want to access mobile data.

This stops those apps from using your data plan — they’ll only work over Wi-Fi.

Reset Cellular Settings (Advanced Fix)

If you’re having connectivity issues or suspect a configuration problem, you can reset the cellular network settings:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  3. Tap Reset > Reset Network Settings.
  4. Enter your passcode and confirm.

This will erase saved Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth pairings, and cellular settings — but it can fix weird network glitches.

Set Up or Add a New Cellular Plan

If you want more control over your data, you can add another plan:

  1. Go to Settings > Cellular.
  2. Tap Add Cellular Plan and follow the prompts.

This is useful if you’re using eSIM or managing multiple plans for travel or work.

What to Do If Cellular Data Isn’t Working

If your iPhone 13 won’t connect to mobile data, try these:

  • Check if you’ve hit your data limit — log in to your carrier account or app.
  • Make sure Cellular Data is on — in Settings > Cellular.
  • Toggle Airplane Mode on and off to refresh signal.
  • Force restart your iPhone (press and quickly release Volume Up, then Volume Down, then press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo).
  • Reset Network Settings (as mentioned above).

If all else fails, contact your carrier — they can check for outages or plan restrictions.

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