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Select network mode

You can select which network modes your phone can use. This setting determines the data speeds you can achieve. Follow these instructions to change network mode.

  • 1
    Find "Network mode"
    • Press Apps.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press More settings.
    • Press Mobile networks.
    • Press Network mode.
  • 2
    Select network mode
    • Press GSM/WCDMA (Auto mode), GSM only or WCDMA only.
    • 3G enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using GSM. If you select GSM/WCDMA (Auto mode), your phone automatically switches between the two network modes provided that you're within range of a 3G network. If you select GSM only, you can't achieve high data speeds. If you select WCDMA only, your phone can only connect to 3G networks.
  • 3
    Exit
    • Press the Home key to return to standby mode.