Tap the gear icon to open your Android's settings menu.How to Turn on Mobile Data on Your Android If restarting doesn't work, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data: Open your Settings app 'Wireless & networks' or 'Connections'.It might sound simple, but sometimes that's all it takes to fix a bad connection. How does TWRP backup work? ↑ What to do if mobile data is not working? If you still don't have data, turn airplane mode back on, turn your phone off, wait for a minute, turn your phone back on, turn airplane mode off, wait for thirty seconds, then turn mobile data on.