4 Ways to Fix Google Chrome Not Working on Mobile Data

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Enable Cellular Data for Chrome

Did you disable the mobile data permission for Google Chrome? You need to enable it from Settings.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone and scroll toGoogle Chrome.

Step 2:Enable theMobile Datatoggle.

Also Read:How to fix Google Chrome not loading pages on Android and iPhone.

Fix 2: Disable Data Saver

Using any data saver settings on your device can restrict Google Chrome from using cellular data.

On iPhone

Step 1:OpenSettings> tap onCellular Data/Mobile data.

Step 2:Tap onMobile Data Options(or Cellular Data Options).

Step 3: Tap onData Mode. Ensure you haven’t selectedLow Data Mode. SelectAllow More Data on 5GorStandard.

On Android

Open theSettingsapp > go toNetwork & Internet> ensure you have not enabled the toggle forUse Data Saver.

Fix 3: Enable Unrestricted Data Usage (Android)

Tap and hold theChromeapp icon, selectApp Info,and go toMobile Data Usage. Turn on the toggle forBackground DataandUnrestricted mobile data usage.

This lets Google Chrome use mobile data for background downloads without any restrictions.

Also Read:How to switch Google Accounts in Chrome.

Fix 4: Clear Cache

The problem can be due to the accumulation of cache that may execute bugs.

iPhone

Step 1:Launch Google Chrome and tap thethree-dotmenu. Select Clearbrowsing data.

Step 2:Confirm the same to delete history, cookies, site data, cached images, and saved passwords.

Android

Step 1:Tap and hold the Google Chrome icon and open theapp infomenu. SelectStorage and Cache.

Step 2:TapClear cache.

If none of the above methods work, you can tryresetting the network settingson your device.

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Last updated on 31 July, 2024

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