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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.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
  • 1
    Find "Network mode"
    • Slide two fingers down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press More....
    • Press Mobile networks.
    • Press Network mode.
  • 2
    Select network mode
    • Press 3G only, 2G only, 3G (preferred)/2G or 4G (preferred)/3G/2G.
    • 3G (UMTS) or 4G (LTE) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 2G (GSM). If you select 3G only, your phone can only connect to 3G networks. If you select 2G only, you can't achieve high data speeds. If you select 3G (preferred)/2G, your phone automatically switches between 3G and 2G provided that you're within range of a 3G network. If you select 4G (preferred)/3G/2G, 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.