Changing roaming settings for a trip

Huawei P20 on Android 10.0.0

When traveling internationally, you may want to turn data roaming on and off to conserve data and minimize unwanted fees.

  1. Note: Roaming allows you to continue your data connection outside of your main coverage area. You can set access to Data Roaming while you're on a trip. You may have higher data charges if you're traveling outside of the coverage area.

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  2. Step 1/6

    From the Home screen, tap Settings.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  3. Step 2/6

    Tap Mobile network.

    The indicator is in the center.
  4. Step 3/6

    Tap Mobile data.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  5. Step 4/6

    Tap or slide the Data roaming switch to ON.

    Note: Turning data roaming on allows you to connect to data services while roaming. Turn data roaming off to keep from incurring significant charges.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  6. Step 5/6

    Tap OK.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  7. Step 6/6

    You've completed the steps!

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