Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Change Network Mode
How to change Network Mode on Samsung Galaxy S8 Active? Step by step tutorial for how to switch between 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G network mode for Samsung Galaxy S8 Active.
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You can limit your data usage by turning off mobile data. You'll then not be able to access the internet using the mobile network. You can still use Wi-Fi even though mobile data is turned off.
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 Samsung Galaxy S8 Active 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 Samsung Galaxy S8 Active?
Follow the steps below to switch between 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G Network Mode on your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active.
- 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 Samsung Galaxy S8 Active 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 Samsung Galaxy S8 Active?
Connect to the 5G Network to take advantage of the fastest mobile connection available.
Follow the steps below to activate 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active.
- Go to Settings menu.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Mobile Networks.
- Tap Network Mode.
- Select 5G/LTE/3G/2G (auto connect).
Your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has now been configured for use of 5G Networks.
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