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Samsung GALAXY S4

Samsung GALAXY S4

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Turning data roaming on my mobile phone on or off

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If you want to avoid using data when you're abroad, you need to turn off data roaming on your mobile phone. Once done, you can only make voice calls, send SMS and use applications that don't require an internet connection. Remember, you need to activate mobile data before you can use this function.

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Find "Mobile networks"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.

Tap the settings icon.

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Find "Mobile networks"

Tap the Connections tab.

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Find "Mobile networks"

Tap More networks.

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Find "Mobile networks"

Tap Mobile networks.

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Turn data roaming on or off

Tap Data roaming to turn the function on or off.

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Turn data roaming on or off

If you turn on data roaming:

Tap OK to confirm.

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Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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