Data Usage Options (Wi-Fi & Cellular)

Follow these steps to manage data usage for each device.

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Android

To manage media auto-download settings:

  1. In Signal, tap your profile profile_avatar.png > Data and Storage
  2. Select the network status
    • When using mobile data
    • When using Wi-Fi
    • When roaming
  3. Choose which message attachment types you allow. Voice messages, view-once media, and stickers (under 100kb) are always auto-downloaded. All attachments downloads are paused while you are on a call.
    • Images
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Documents

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To use less data for calls:

In Signal, tap your profile profile_avatar.png > Data and Storage > Use less data for calls and select one of the following:

  • Never
  • Mobile data only
  • Wi-Fi and mobile data

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iOS

To manage media auto-download settings:

  1. In Signal, tap your profile profile_avatar.png > Settings > Data Usage
  2. Choose which message attachment types you allow. Voice messages, view-once media, and stickers (under 100kb) are always auto-downloaded. All attachments downloads are paused while you are on a call.
    • Images
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Documents
  3. Select the network status
    • Never
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi and Cellular

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To use less data for calls:

In Signal, tap your profile profile_avatar.png > Settings > Data Usage > Use Less Data and select one of the following:

  • Never
  • Cellular Only
  • Wi-Fi and Cellular

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Desktop

Signal Desktop uses your Wi-Fi connection for all file types and calls.

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