If you set it to update automatically that only means that if more than 1 1/2hr or so has passed and you hit the weather tab to check it, that it THEN updates automatically. It's not going to just do it auto behind the scenes because you may go a week without checking the tab. Not all carriers offer unlimited data and/or allow their phones to be connected to data 24/7.

I actually have mine unchecked so it doesn't update automatically. I got tired of accidentally hitting the weather tab with my big fingers and my phone starting a data session to update the damn thing.

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