4G was provided years ago in most of the world and it now recognized as the fastest and most spread cellular network. However, there are a lot of confusion surrounding it. And some people still don’t realize its significance.
What is 4g? Is it better than 3G? Is BLU Life One X3 4G capable? That’s what we will talk about in this article, besides everything related to BLU Life One X3 4G technology.
Does the BLU Life One X3 have 4G?
Yes. BLU Life One X3 is compatible with 4G networks.
How do you tell whether BLU Life One X3 is 4G-capable or not?
It is necessary to check whether your device is 4G-enabled before buying it. The easiest way is to check your phone specifications in your phone box, or in the user guide. If you don’t possess the package or didn’t find the manual, you can read your phone specifications on the official website of the manufacturer or any other credible website.
The second way is verifying the indication bar. If the BLU Life One X3 4G data is turned on, you will find a 4G (or an LTE) icon at the top of the phone’s display. Note that the absence of that symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and find network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone is 4G-capable you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone doesn’t support the standard.
How to switch to 4G on BLU Life One X3?
If you need to switch on your BLU Life One X3 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might change a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- Tap Settings.
3- Verify that the Mobile data tile is turned on.
4- Tap “More…”.
5- Tap on Mobile/Cellular networks.
6- Select Preferred network type.
7- Choose 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you intend to turn off 4G then choose an inferior network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
What 4G is on BLU Life One X3?
4G is the fourth generation of cellular communication technologies, it comes just after 3G and before 5G. Although 5G is considered the strongest technology existing in the world, 4G is still the fastest most spread technology.
4G has fast uploading and downloading speeds, exceeding the previous 3G standards, and it also has decreased latency, allowing users to do much more things using their phones, things such as live conferencing.
To be more precise, 4G is a designation named by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and it is also a commercial term used by telecommunication companies to promote a set of protocols used in their networks.
One of the most famous protocols is LTE and LTE-Advanced, So for BLU Life One X3 4G to be useful, it should be suitable with the protocols used by local wireless service providers.
Feature of 4G technology on BLU Life One X3
4G was developed to provide a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s clearly what it did. 4G technology provides much better downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed is around 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed is between 15 to 90 Mbit/s, it can reach as high as 900 Mbit/s.
Another important criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can simplify latency and say it’s the time needed to send data or the delay between the action and the actual response. Reduced latency means a better user experience. 4G has 100% better latency than 3G. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the aid of the VoLTE standard, 4G now offers better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to surf the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G augmented the use of BLU Life One X3 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
Get to know 4G bands in the BLU Life One X3
Before talking about 4G bands, you should know what the frequency is. Frequency is the repetition of an event, and it is quantified in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are used for multiple uses besides 4G (television broadcasting and Aeronautics as examples), it is essential to determine which frequencies must be used for what reason. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU designated each range of frequencies (called bands) to certain uses.
What you should consider as a user of BLU Life One X3, is whether it supports the bands offered in your area by your local cellular provider or not. The BLU Life One X34G-enabled bands are :
1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 17, 28;.