What to Know
- In Chrome, tap the three dots > Settings > Bandwidth > Preload Webpages > Only on Wi-Fi.
- Select Always to have Chrome preload web pages, or select Never to never preload web content, then tap Done.
- Chrome for iOS used to have a feature called Data Saver, but Google removed this feature.
This article explains how to lower data usage in Chrome for iOS. The Google Chrome app requires a device with iOS 12 or later.
How to Manage Bandwidth in Google Chrome for iOS
Google Chrome offers a bandwidth-management feature that allows you to set when the browser preloads web pages. Here's how to alter your preload setting to save data usage.
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Open the Chrome app on your iOS device and select the menu icon (the three dots) in the lower-right corner.
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Select Settings.
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Scroll down and tap Bandwidth.
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Select Preload Webpages.
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Select Only on Wi-Fi to preload content only when the device is on a Wi-Fi connection. This is the recommended setting for users on limited data plans.
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Select Always to have Chrome always preload web pages.
Preloading web content is convenient, speeds up your browsing experience, and uses a significant amount of data. This setting is not recommended if you have a limited mobile data plan.
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Select Never to have Chrome never preload web content, no matter which connection type.
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Once you've chosen an option, tap Done to save your changes.
Chrome for iOS used to have a feature called Data Saver that, when enabled, automatically improved page-loading times. Google removed this feature in 2019, replacing it with Lite Mode on Android devices. Lite Mode isn't available on the desktop or for iOS.
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