Mobile technologies have evolved enormously; one of the main developments is the rise of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve certainly faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is OnePlus 5 4G enabled? We will answer these and other questions related to OnePlus 5 4G technology in the following article.
is the OnePlus 54G-enabled phone?
Yes. OnePlus has included 4G in OnePlus 5 phone.
How do you tell whether OnePlus 5 is 4G-capable or not?
Nowadays, it is necessary to get a 4G-enabled device, since most internet users need a good internet connection. To know whether the phone is 4G-enabledor not, you can use multiple means.
An easy method when you pick the device in your hand is just switching on the mobile data, if the OnePlus 5 4G data is activated, then you will find an icon at the top of the display, in the indication bar. It might be 4G, 4G+, LTE, or LTE+ according to your carrier.
The absence of that sign means that you are not connected to 4G at that particular moment, and it doesn’t always signify that your device doesn’t enable 4G. And that leads us to the second method.
Check your phone criteria on the user guide, or in the device package. If you don’t have any of them, you can still check that on the official site (or any other trustworthy website) using the device name or model number.
Another way is to check the settings: open your settings and fetch network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone is 4G-enabled you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone isn’t 4G-capable.
How to switch to 4G on OnePlus 5?
If you want to activate your OnePlus 5 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might differ slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, choose Apps.
2- Choose Settings.
3- Select SIM & network.
4- Make sure to turn on the Mobile data.
5- Select Preferred network type.
6- Choose 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you need to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (such as 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
What 4G is on OnePlus 5?
4G is the fourth generation of mobile telecommunication. It was first released in 2009 in South Korea, and it was deployed after that all around the world until it became the fastest and most used network in mobiles.
The provider of 4G network specifications is the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), it has also identified 5G, and 3G specifications before that. The ITU specifies what internet speeds and what latency limits are acceptable to call a network protocol a 4G.
Many protocols passed the test and qualified as 4G, the most important are LTE, LTE+, and HSPA+.
Feature of 4G technology on OnePlus 5
4G is an evolved technology that enabled a lot of possibilities for users. It has much more speed than 3G network. While the average speed of 3G is 3Mbit/s, 4G offers an average of 10 Mbit/s.
Another advantage is the low latency. Although the difference in Latency is only a few milliseconds, 4G latency made HD web streaming possible, and a much more appropriate video games experience.
4G also has clearer voice calls, thanks to the VoLTE standard. It also enables you to browse the internet while making voice calls. All of these advantages are within your reach with OnePlus 5 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? And which bands are available in the OnePlus 5?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should know what the frequency is. Frequency is the repetition of an event, and it is measured in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are used for numerous reasons besides 4G (television broadcasting and satellite communication as examples), it is essential to identify which frequencies must be used for what use. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU designated each range of frequencies (called bands) to specific uses.
What you should consider as a user of OnePlus 5, is whether it supports the bands provided in your area by your local mobile operator or not. The OnePlus 54G-supported bands are :
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66;.