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Select network mode

You can select which network modes your phone should use. This selection influences the data speeds you can achieve.

HTC One (M8)
  • 1
    Find "Network mode"
    • Slide two fingers down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
    • Press SETTINGS.
    • Press Mobile data.
    • Press Network mode.
  • 2
    Select network mode
    • Press WCDMA only, GSM only, GSM / WCDMA auto or GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto.
    • 3G (UMTS) or 4G (LTE) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 2G (GSM). If you select WCDMA only, your phone can only connect to 3G networks. If you select GSM only, you can't achieve high data speeds. If you select GSM / WCDMA auto, your phone automatically switches between 3G and 2G provided that you're within range of a 3G network. If you select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto, your phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided that you're within range of a 3G or a 4G network.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the home icon to return to the home screen.