How to enable 5G on a smartphone: A brand-wise step by step guide

Irrespective of the network service provider that’s offering 5G service, there are certain prerequisites required to run 5G in a smartphone. Notably, a smartphone should support 5G to run it. Interestingly, both Jio and Airtel confirmed that buying a new SIM card is not necessary for using 5G services. But the 4G SIM should be updated. 

Here is a brand-wise list to enable 5G on a smartphone:

Google Pixel/stock Android phones

Open Settings> Network & Internet> SIMs> Preferred network type>Choose 5G.

Samsung

Open Settings> Connections> Mobile networks> Network mode> Choose 5G/LTE/3G/2G (autoconnect)

OnePlus

Open Settings> Wi-Fi & networks> SIM & Network> Preferred network type> Select 2G/3G/4G/5G (automatic)

Oppo

Open Settings> Connection & Sharing> Tap on SIM 1 or SIM 2> Preferred network type> Select 2G/3G/4G/5G (automatic)

Realme

Open Settings> Connection & Sharing> Tap on SIM 1 or SIM 2> Preferred network type> Select 2G/3G/4G/5G (automatic)

Vivo/iQoo

Open Settings> Tap on SIM 1 or SIM 2> Mobile network> Network Mode> Choose the 5G mode

Xiaomi/Poco

Open Settings> SIM card and mobile networks> Preferred network type> Choose Prefer 5G

How to get 5G internet speed on the smartphone

After completing all the settings and steps mentioned above, the smartphone is ready to run 5G. Now, all a user needs to do is head to a location where 5G services are available. As soon as the smartphone detects the 5G network in the area, it will automatically jump to the 5G Network. Once a 5G logo is visible instead of the 4G or LTE logo at the top, a smartphone has 5G enabled. Users can then simply head to a speed test app and check the speed.

However, the speed of the 5G may vary depending upon the region or area a user is located in.