Unable to toggle mobile data in Control Center without unlocking iPhone 13

I don't seem to be able to turn on or off the mobile data in the control centre, while my iPhone 13 is locked. When I tap the symbol I'm required to unlock the phone via passcode. How do I change this (setting? I just want to turn on and off the mobile data without unlocking the phone every time.


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Original Title: I don't seem to be able to turn on or off the mobile data in the control centre, while my iPhone 13 is locked. When I tap the symbol I'm required to unlock the phone via passcode. How do I change this?

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 19, 2025 12:34 AM

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Jul 19, 2025 5:38 PM in response to turpentinesubstitute

turpentinesubstitute wrote:

I don't seem to be able to turn on or off the mobile data in the control centre, while my iPhone 13 is locked. When I tap the symbol I'm required to unlock the phone via passcode. How do I change this (setting? I just want to turn on and off the mobile data without unlocking the phone every time.

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Original Title: I don't seem to be able to turn on or off the mobile data in the control centre, while my iPhone 13 is locked. When I tap the symbol I'm required to unlock the phone via passcode. How do I change this?


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Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions > Cellular Data Changes>> “Allow.”


the current iOS is 18.5


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4EIBrW8kM4

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