Apple iPhone 16 \/ 16e \/ 16 Plus <\/div><\/span> Manage Voice \x26 Data Settings<\/div><\/h1>

Adjusting the Voice \x26 Data setting on your iPhone 16 \/ 16e \/ 16 Plus can help ensure reliable cellular performance and optimize battery life.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

iOS 26 has a new feature that includes a Voice Over 5G Standalone toggle (off by default). This is available in select markets and on select devices. More markets and devices are coming soon! Toggling on will not impact device performance.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>

Open the
Settings app<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Cellular<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap the
Cellular Data switch<\/div><\/span> to turn on.<\/div><\/span>
If using an eSIM, Cellular Data is enabled by default on the preferred line (e.g., Primary Secondary, etc.).<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Cellular Data Options<\/div><\/span> then tap
Voice \x26 Data<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
If using Dual SIM, from the SIMs section, select the default eSIM line then tap
Voice \x26 Data<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Select from the following options:<\/div><\/span>
When the device is locked or in an idle state then is unlocked, LTE may briefly display.<\/div><\/div>
5G On<\/div><\/li>
5G Auto<\/div><\/li>
LTE<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Tap the
5G Standalone switch<\/div><\/span> to turn on or off.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/article> <\/body>\n<\/html>'; var parsedkb = $($.parseHTML(htmlString)); $('#kbArticleNew').html(parsedkb);