How to make it always have 4g. How to set up mobile Internet on Android: instructions and life hacks
Don't know how to enable 4G/LTE network on your Samsung Galaxy S8/7/6/5/4? In a similar way, it is enabled on the Note, A, J line of models and other phones of this brand. All the differences will be in the appearance of Android itself, because... earlier models no longer receive updates.
Let us look below at the universal algorithm for turning on LTE/4G for all models and provide screenshots from two versions of Android, and you can do the same on your phone.
We enable LTE/4G on Samsung Galaxy and other phones.
First, you need to make sure that the phone supports the selected LTE/4G connection type. Samsung releases several different models of the same phone. This is done to reduce the price of the smartphone, as well as to suit the characteristics of a particular sales market.
Therefore, we check our model for compatibility with LTE/4G, for which you will need the exact phone model number. Read below how to do this.
To find out which smartphone model you have in your hands, you need to:
- Open the “Settings” section.
- Select the menu item “About phone” (About device).
- Read the information in the Model Number section. With this model number, open some website with a catalog of phones (the same market.yzndex.ru) and read about your model and LTE support.
Next, you should make sure that your mobile operator also works with this type of wireless networks in your area (sometimes towers are not installed throughout your entire area). It will also not be possible to establish a connection if it does not work with this format. If everything is in order, then there will be no problems.
So, to connect to the 4G network, your smartphone must support this type of connection, and the mobile operator must have the necessary equipment in your area. If everything is in order, then you can proceed to actually connecting to the network of the new format.
This is what an LTE connection on Android 4/5 will look like.
And this is how it works on Android 6 for Samsung smartphones.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Open the “Settings” section.
- Select the “Other networks” tab and go to this section.
- Find the item “Mobile networks” and click on it.
- Next is “Network Mode” and the list that appears will present several different connection types. To connect to 4G, select “LTE/WCDMA/GSM”.
- Click “OK” to confirm your selection.
- Reboot the device.
After a reboot, the changes you made will be activated and the device will automatically select the required connection type. Now you can work with the new network, which will significantly speed up the process of downloading and transferring data. This operation is actually very simple and will take a few minutes to complete.
In this article we will talk about 4G, also called LTE. In most countries, 4G has been working for a long time, but in other countries it is slowly being introduced. I will tell you how to enable 4G support on your iOS device and all the problems that may arise when connecting.
How to enable 4g on iphone?
To set up 4G, the only condition is to have a smartphone and a SIM card that supports 4G technology.
You can check this using USSD codes:
We dial the combination *245 *5# and the call button. With this combination we will check whether our smartphone supports 4G. In my case everything is supported.
The second combination is *245 *4# and the call button. With this combination we will check whether our SIM card supports 4G. In my case, everything is supported the same way.
If your card does not support 4G. Then you need to contact the service center of your mobile operator and replace the card. The smartphone must have a SIM card - USIM standard.
After checking our phone and SIM card, and making sure that we have fulfilled all the conditions and everything works for us. Let's move on to the 4G settings on the phone itself. My phone, as you noticed, has 3G. We will fix this.
1. Go to the section - "Settings".
2. Select the item “Cellular Communications”
3. Go to the “Data Parameters” section.
From this list, select “LTE”. And we confirm the inclusion.
Congratulations, you now have 4G. I also wanted to say that the 4G network is 10 times more powerful and makes it possible for more users to use the Internet without “sagging” speed.
I also forgot to say that combinations for checking a smartphone and a SIM card are suitable for the Kyivstar operator. If you have a different operator, then the combinations for checking may differ. Look on the website of the mobile operator you use.
Lifecell
For lifecell subscribers, you can find out whether the smartphone and card support this standard, either by calling 5433 in the call center, or in the “My lifecell” application, having previously updated it.
Vodafone
The combination is *222#. Wait for information with the result of the check.
Video. Setting up 4G (LTE) on iPhone.
Today, 4G technology is considered the most popular mobile communication standard. The main distinguishing feature of this standard is the high data transfer speed. The average information transfer speed in the fourth generation network is 100 Mb/sec (subject to subscriber mobility), and up to 1 Gb/sec for stationary subscribers.
How to find out if your phone and SIM card support 4g
Finding out whether your smartphone supports 4G is quite simple. There are several ways to do this:
Today, we can highlight the following most popular smartphones supporting 4G LTE, LTE-A, announced and released in 2018. Let's divide the list into several parts, where we will indicate phones in the budget, mid- and high-price categories.
Budget:
- Meizu M8c (2018);
- Huawei Y6 Prime (2018);
- Xiaomi Redmi 6A (2018);
Middle price segment:
- Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018);
- Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018);
- Huawei Y9 (2018).
- Samsung Galaxy S9;
- Huawei P20;
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S;
- LG G7 ThinQ.
Checking whether a SIM card supports 4G is also not difficult. The procedure may differ for different operators, but there is one universal way - go to your operator’s mobile phone store and find out if the SIM card has the necessary support. Now let's look at each operator:
Beeline. All cards since 2013 have 4G support and have the corresponding inscription;
MTS. There is also an inscription on the card and cards younger than 2013 do not support this technology;
Megaphone. Just dial *105*0088#, in response you will receive a message with information about support for the card and mobile device;
Tele 2. We are recruiting *156#, in a response SMS the operator will provide information about support;
How to enable 4g on Android and iPhone
ForiOS:
- go to “Settings”;
- then open “Cellular Communications”;
- then “Data Options” and “Voice and Data”;
- tap on the “LTE” tab and in the pop-up window select “ Enable LTE" After this, the corresponding icon will appear in the status bar at the top of the screen next to the cellular signal.
For Android:
All devices have different options for selecting the network type. To make it clearer: GSM is 2G, WCDMA is 3G, and LTE is 4G. In order to switch from 3G to 4G, just specify LTE in the settings.
Ways to connect to 4G
Setting up the modem:
- First you need to purchase a modem from a mobile operator. This can be done at your nearest mobile phone store. You also need to select the appropriate tariff plan;
- after purchase, you need to unpack the device and insert a SIM card;
- then connect the device to the computer (the connection is made via USB). A window will open where you need to select “ View files"and run the installation file in the root folder of the modem. During the installation process, drivers and the user program itself will be loaded;
- further, if we are talking about a 4G modem, the device will automatically begin transmitting information using the fourth generation communication protocol. No additional settings are required.
Setting up the tablet:
- Most tablets have a built-in transmitter operating in the 4G (LTE) band, so the process is quite simple;
- go to “Settings”;
- open “Wireless Networks”;
- go to “Mobile networks” and “ Network type" Select the desired connection mode 4G or LTE.
If for some reason your tablet does not support this type of connection, you can purchase a mobile 4G router.
Setting up the router:
- to begin with, we purchase a universal device or from a mobile operator, for example, there is a wireless router from Tele2;
- then select the required tariff plan. The preferred tariff plan is Internet for accessing the network using a tablet or modem. Almost every operator has one;
- after the device has been purchased, it is enough insert sim card and the user will have access to the Internet.
It should also be noted that if you purchase a universal router, you will need to additionally buy a modem. Most of these devices do not have a slot for a SIM card, so you will have to connect a modem to the router.
What to do if your phone does not support 4g
In such a situation, we can advise the user on several options for solving the problem:
- in the first case, some phones have 3G and LTE support only the first slot SIM cards;
- in the second case, the SIM card does not support 4G mode. You can ask the salesperson at the salon to have the card replaced;
- and the third option is phone replacement to a newer one. Most budget devices released since 2015 have support for fourth generation communications.
How to connect and configure 4G
Megaphone
The first way to set up and connect 4G to Megafon is order parameters in an SMS message. You need to send the command “1” to number 5049. After this, mobile Internet settings will be sent to your phone, which will allow you to switch to 4G; you need to save and activate the profile. Internet access via 4G will appear automatically.
Manual setting :
- go to “Settings”;
- then to “Mobile networks” and “APN settings”;
- indicate the network name “Megafon”, home page (APN) “internet.megafon.ru”, authentication “No or PAP”;
- to connect, select the network mode “Auto” or “WCDMA or LTE”;
For iPhone the setup looks like this :
- go to “Settings”;
- then “Basic” and “Network”;
- in the cellular data section we enter: APN “internet.megafon.ru”, name “Megafon”.
Beeline
In the first case, as with the previous operator, you can order automatic settings To connect, just dial the USSD command 06503. After the SMS message with the parameters arrives to the subscriber, you need to open them (password 1234), save and activate. 
Manual entering parameters:
For ownersiPhone the procedure looks the same as in the previous version, only we change the APN value to “internet.beeline.ru”.
MTS
To begin, dial the command “*424#” or send an SMS to the number “111”, command “333”. After this, all that remains is to save and activate the parameters received from the SMS.
Manual input :
- go to the “Access points (APN)” section;
- Next, enter the parameters: name “MTS Internet”, APN “internet.mts.ru”, password “mts”, authentication type “No or PAP”;
- the connection will occur automatically; if this does not happen, you need to go to the “Network type” section and select “Auto” or “WCDMA or LTE”.
Motive
You need to make a request to the “Auto Configuration” service by calling “##919”. After this, the phone will receive 4G parameters that need to be saved and activated.
Manual setting :
- go to the “Access Points (APN)” section;
- then you need to enter the following data: name “MOTIV”, APN “inet.ycc.ru”, username “motiv” password “motiv”.
- To enable 4G, go to the “Network Type” section and select “Auto” or “WCDMA or LTE”.
For owners of Apple gadgets, you only need to fill in the APN items: net.ycc.ru and username: motiv in the “Cellular Data” section.
Tele 2
First you need to send a USSD request to the number “*184*46*1#. You will receive a response SMS containing the specified parameters that need to be saved and activated. Next, you can contact the operator at 611, who will advise you on how to properly configure your smartphone to work in 4G.
Manual entering parameters :
- go to the “Access Points” section;
- then enter the following data: name “Tele2 Internet”, access point “teleinternet.ru”, authentication type “No”;
- After these steps, the Internet should automatically appear; if this does not happen, go to “Network Type” and click “Auto” or “WCDMA and LTE”.
What to do if 4G doesn't work
Let's look at the reasons why 4G Internet does not work for users:
Apple has established itself as a high-quality company that, year after year, continues to delight its users with pleasant gifts, so in January of this year, in Russia, the Lte network, also often called regular 4G Internet among people, became available.
The LTE network increases Internet speed several hundred times, compared to 3G, which allowed speeds of up to 3.6 Mb/s.
So, the average speed of the lte network is about 350 Mb/s, which gives it an advantage, because you can use the Internet without any delays on your favorite gadget. Of the 2 currently existing coatings in Russia, LTE technology certainly wins, both in speed and reliability. It is worth noting the fact that the first network to launch was LTE Beeline, which gave rise to the spread of this network to iPhones.
But the main question that Apple technology users ask is how to configure their iPhone so that it receives the lte signal? It should be understood that 4G Internet technology appeared several years ago, and only today has it begun to spread throughout Russia; the first thing you need to do is ask your operator whether the LTE network is supported in your city. Of course, if you live in a regional center or capital, then you can easily access this network.
Settings
Then how to enable lte on iphone 5s? Everything is quite simple, first you need to check how the operator’s network parameters are configured on the device. First, you should check the Internet settings and their status, which are provided to you by your mobile operator.
To check this parameter, you need to enter the cellular communication section and make sure whether you have 3G/Lte modes enabled. If the setting turns out to be incorrect and you do not have this mode enabled, do not worry, this problem is easy to fix. To do this, you again need to go to Settings - then - Cellular communications.
This section must include in order:
- Cellular data.
- Enable 3G/Lte mode.
After you have activated the settings, you should enable data transfer and check if it works. Having turned it on, you should see an inscription in the upper corner above the reception scale, which will be written with the letter E, or 3G/Lte. If you do not have the Internet at all, then you should check its access in the area where you are, or take your phone to a service center to check the body of the transmission module, which is responsible for the Internet in your phone.
If everything is fine with your phone, then you most likely do not have the APN network configured, which depends on your cellular operator. Also, do not forget to update your IOS to the latest available version, because it is an important component of connecting to the lte network.
Setting up a mobile operator network
Most often, if the Internet cannot be turned on on the iPhone, this is most likely due to the APN package, which is responsible for receiving data from the Internet. Enabling and configuring this package will not take you much time; you literally only need a few minutes to connect it.
The data that you need to enter into the APN settings fields is individual, because all mobile operators have different data, and if you enter the wrong data, your Internet simply will not work. In this article we will provide information on filling out the APN fields of the most popular operators in our country.
To set up an APN connection, follow the steps: Settings - next - Cellular communications - then - Cellular data transfer.
Next, enter the information of the telephone operator providing you with services:
MTS
- APN: internet.mts.ru
- Username: mts
- Password: mts
Beeline
- APN: internet.beeline.ru
- Username: beeline
- Password: beeline
Megaphone
- APN: internet
- Password: [leave blank]
Tele2
- APN: internet.tele2.ru
- Username: [leave blank]
- Password: [leave blank]
BaikalWestCom
- APN: inet.bwc.ru
- Username: bwc
- Password: bwc
Motive
- APN: inet.ycc.ru
- Username: motiv
- Password: motiv
After setting up your phone, you should check whether the 3G or lte network is turned on; if it does not appear, you should restart your phone and do everything written again, re-checking the Internet connection. If all attempts turned out to be useless and did not bring results, then you should contact a specialist at the nearest service center of your operator.
Not all owners of modern phones know how to enable 4G Internet on their Android. For active people who use the capabilities of their smartphone to the maximum, this type of mobile Internet is the most convenient. The data transfer speed allows you to watch movies, listen to music and download archives and documents at speeds of up to 1 Gbit/sec.
Instructions for connecting 4G for different operators
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Many communication providers offer high-speed Internet to customers, but not all users know how to set up 4G on an Android device. On devices from different manufacturers and when using SIM cards from different operators, the gadget system has a similar appearance. A smartphone on which the original version of Android is installed contains a “More” item in the menu. It is responsible for transmitting data wirelessly. You can find this position by turning to the settings icon, which shows a gray gear. Here the Internet options “Wi-Fi”, information exchange “Bluetooth” and “Data transfer” are regulated.
- In the “More” subsection you can find the inscription “Mobile networks”. You need to press a button.
- A Network Type pop-up window will appear on the screen. You will be asked to choose one of the options: LTE, 3G, 2G.
- Setting up 4G involves selecting the first item.
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Beeline and other operators often receive settings as a message on their phone. If this does not happen, you must enter the parameters manually. In the “Mobile networks” menu, select “Mobile data”, then find “Access points” and create a new one.
The fields that appear on the screen are filled in differently for each operator. In the line with the name enter “Beeline”, “Gdata” (for Megafon subscribers), “Mts”, “Tele2 Internet” or “Yota”. You must also fill out another column. In the “Access point (ARN)” field the address is indicated:
- internet.mts.ru (for those who have switched to MTS or have been using the services of this mobile operator for a long time);
- internet.beeline.ru (if a Beeline card is inserted);
- m.teleru (for setting up the Internet by Tele2 subscribers);
- internet (will help you set up 4G on Megafon);
- yota.ru (for owners of smartphones, mobile devices and tablets into which a Yota SIM card is inserted).