alcatel Idol 5s Change Network Mode
How to change Network Mode on alcatel Idol 5s? Step by step tutorial for how to switch between 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G network mode for alcatel Idol 5s.
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Network Mode basically refers to the different categories under which you are able to have direct control over the type of internet speed you wish to experience when using your alcatel Idol 5s to browse internet.
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There may be different network modes available depending on where you are. If you set your device to the fastest network mode, it will always find the network with the highest data speed and best signal.
How to Change Network Mode on alcatel Idol 5s?
Follow the steps below to switch between 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G Network Mode on your alcatel Idol 5s.
- Go to Settings menu.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Mobile Networks.
- Tap Network Mode.
- Select 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G Network Mode.
There may be different network modes available depending on where you are. The network mode influences the data speeds your alcatel Idol 5s can achieve.
- 3G (UMTS) or 4G (LTE) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 2G (GSM).
- LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), your phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided that you're within range of a 4G network.
- WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), your phone automatically switches between the two network modes provided that you're within range of a 3G network.
- WCDMA only, your phone can only connect to 3G networks.
- GSM only, you can't achieve high data speeds.
How to Use 5G Network on alcatel Idol 5s?
Connect to the 5G Network to take advantage of the fastest mobile connection available.
Follow the steps below to activate 5G on your alcatel Idol 5s.
- Go to Settings menu.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Mobile Networks.
- Tap Network Mode.
- Select 5G/LTE/3G/2G (auto connect).
Your alcatel Idol 5s has now been configured for use of 5G Networks.
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