If your phone is currently running on KitKat, you can find the instructions for checking your network settings here: Check Network Settings (KitKat)‌. 

• Using Android Settings
• Using the Republic Wireless App

Using Android Settings

Google, Motorola, and Nexus Phones	Samsung Phones	Huawei Phone	Motorola Phones
Alcatel A30 Google Pixel and Pixel XL Moto E4 Moto G4, G4 PLUS, and G4 PLAY Moto G5 Plus Moto X Pure Edition Moto Z and Z Play Nexus 5X, 6, and 6P	Samsung Galaxy J3, S6, S7, and S7 edge	Huawei Ascend 5W	Moto E (1st and 2nd Gen.) Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen.) Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen.)

Ensure That Cellular Data and Data Roaming is Enabled

1. Tap  Settings from the app drawer.
2. Tap Data usage.
3. Ensure that Cellular data is enabled (slider should be to the right).
4. Tap the  three vertical dots at the top right of the screen.
5. Tap Cellular networks.
6. Ensure that Data roaming is enabled (slider should be to the right).

Note: Although roaming cell data is only available on Republic 2.0 plans, the Data roaming setting must be enabled to ensure that your phone functions properly

1. Tap the  three vertical dots at the top right of the screen again.
2. Ensure that the first option says Restrict background data. If not, tap Allow background data.

Note: Phones with Android Nougat installed will not have the Restrict background data option.

Ensure That Mobile Data is Enabled 

1. Tap  Apps.
2. Tap  Settings.
3. Tap Data usage.
4. Ensure that Mobile data is enabled (slider should be to the right).
5. Tap MORE at the top right of the screen.
6. Ensure that the first option says Restrict background data. If not, tap Allow background data. 

Ensure That Data Roaming is Enabled 

1. Tap  Apps.
2. Tap  Settings.
3. Tap Mobile networks.
4. Ensure that Data roaming is enabled (slider should be to the right).

Note: Although roaming cell data is only available on Republic 2.0 plans, the Data roaming setting must be enabled to ensure that your phone functions properly. 

Ensure That Mobile Data and Data Roaming are Enabled

1. Tap  Settings.
2. Tap More.
3. Tap Mobile network.
4. Ensure that Mobile data is enabled (slider should be to the right).
5. Ensure that Data roaming is enabled (slider should be to the right).

Note: Although roaming cell data is only available on Republic 2.0 plans, the Data roaming setting must be enabled to ensure that your phone functions properly.      

Ensure That Cellular Data is Enabled 

1. Tap  Apps.
2. Tap  Settings.
3. Tap Data usage.
4. Ensure that Cellular data is enabled (slider should be to the right).
5. Tap the  three vertical dots at the top right of the screen.
6. Ensure that the first option says Restrict background data. If not, tap Allow background data. 

Using the Republic Wireless App

Republic 3.0 Phones	Republic 1.0 and 2.0 Phones
Click here for the full list of Republic Wireless 3.0 phones	Moto E (1st and 2nd Gen.) Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen.) Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen.)

Ensure that Cell Data is Enabled

1. Tap  Republic from the app drawer.
2. Tap  Settings at the top right of the screen.
3. Tap  Cell data settings.
4. Ensure that Cell data is enabled. 

Ensure That Cell Data and Roaming Data are Enabled

1. Tap  Apps.
2. Tap  Republic.
3. Tap  Settings at the top right of the screen.
4. Tap  Cell data settings.
5. Ensure that Cell data is enabled.
6. Ensure that Roaming data is enabled.

Note: 

• Data roaming is disabled by default and doesn't need to be enabled in order for Republic calling, SMS/MMS, and voicemail to work.
• Data roaming is only available on Republic 2.0 Plans.
• Your phone calculates roaming data at a higher rate than on-network cellular data (consuming it faster) due to roaming data being more expensive. 

Additional information regarding cellular data within the Republic application can be found here. 

A Specific Application, Such as Chrome, Isn't Working for Cell Data