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How do I enable 5G on my Android phone?
Updated over 10 months ago

Power Saving Mode or Low Power Mode may disable 5G cellular service.

To enable 5G on your iPhone, follow the simple steps below:

Samsung

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “Software update”
3. Select “Download and install” Your device will proceed to download the latest version.
4. Press install after the download is completed.

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Once the software is updated, turn on 5G on Samsung phone in 4 simple steps:

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “Connections”
3. Select “Mobile networks”
4. Network mode should be showing “5G/LTE/3G/2G” by default

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To enable power saving mode with 5G cellular services

1. Go to “Power Saving Mode”
2. Select “Details"
3. Set ”Turn Off 5G" to OFF
4. Set the Power Saving Mode "On"

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Huawei

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “Mobile network"
3. Select “Mobile data”
4. Tap “Preferred network mode” and select “NR/LTE/WCDMA/GSM auto”.

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Oppo

Firstly, ensure your phone is updated to the latest software. Once the software is updated, turn on 5G on OPPO phone in 4 simple steps.

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “SIM card & mobile data”
3. Select “SIM 1” or “SIM 2”
4. Tap “Preferred Network Type” and select “5G/4G/3G/2G(Auto)”

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Realme

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “SIM card & mobile data”
3. Select “SIM”
4. Under Preferred network type – it should show “5G/4G/3G/2G"

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Vivo/iQoo

Ensure your phone is updated to the latest software.

1.Go to “Settings”
2. Select “System update”
3. Click to download and install this version “PD2005F_EX_A_1.20.18”

Once upgrade is completed, switch your Network mode.

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “Mobile network”
3. Select “SIM 1/2”
4. Select “Network mode” under “SIM settings”
5. Tap “5G (preferred) / 4G / 3G / 2G”

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Google Pixel and Stock Android Phones

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “Network & Internet"
3. Select “SIMs"
4. Select Preferred Network type “5G”.

Xiaomi/Poco

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “SIM card and Mobile networks"
3. Select “Preferred Network Type"
4. Choose “Prefer 5G”

OnePlus

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “Wi-Fi & Networks"
3. Select “SIM & Network"
4. Select Preferred Network type “2G/3G/4G/5G (automatic)”

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