Cellular technologies have developed enormously; one of the main developments is the rise of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve absolutely faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is OnePlus X 4G enabled? We will answer these and other questions related to OnePlus X 4G technology in the following article.
Does the OnePlus X have 4G?
Yes. OnePlus X has all the conditions to connect to 4G networks.
How do you tell whether OnePlus X is 4G-capable or not?
Before buying your phone, you want to make sure that it supports 4G. You have so many methods to do it, and we will list some of them here. The most obvious option is to check the criteria on the user guide or in the phone’s box.
If you don’t have them or you are still lying at home trying to choose a suitable phone for you, you can do the same on the internet using the device name or model number.
If you would like to check your current phone, just turn on the cellular data; if the OnePlus X 4G data is on, then you will immediately see a 4G symbol on the top of the screen. You might see LTE or LTE+ instead of it. However, this way might be deceptive if you are not on a 4G offer, or you are out of coverage.
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 has 4G you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone isn’t 4G-capable.
How to switch to 4G on OnePlus X?
If you need to enable your OnePlus X 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, choose Apps.
2- Select Settings.
3- Choose “More…”.
4-Choose Mobile networks.
5- Verify that the Data enabled option is on.
6- Choose Network type and strength (or Network mode).
7- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you intend to switch off 4G then choose a lower network type (3G for example).
Introduction to 4G technology on OnePlus X
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+.
What distinguishes 4G on OnePlus X?
4G was established to deliver a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s clearly what it did. 4G technology grants you much higher downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed ranges from 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed ranges 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 promote latency as the time needed to transmit data or the delay between the action and the actual execution. Low latency means a better user experience. 4G has 100% better latency than 3G. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the help of the VoLTE standard, 4G now grants better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to navigate the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G expanded the use of OnePlus X 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
Get to know 4G bands in your OnePlus X
Before talking about 4G bands, you should find out 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 utilized for multiple purposes besides 4G (radio broadcasting and Aeronautics as examples), it is important to decide which frequencies must be used for what purpose. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU allocated each range of frequencies (called bands) to certain uses.
What you should consider as a user of OnePlus X, is whether it supports the bands offered in your area by your local mobile provider or not. The OnePlus X4G-enabled bands are :
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 – Europe;1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 – USA;.
OnePlus X 4G Technology Questions & Answers
How to know if 4G coverage is obtainable in my area?
Before choosing your mobile operator you need to make sure it has 4G coverage in your zone. The easiest way to do so is by calling them and asking. Another method is to check their official website or any trusted coverage map website.
Why I’m not connected to 4G although the settings are right?
If you have a phone that supports 4G, and you don’t have a 4G connection, the reason might be that you didn’t activate a 4G offer. Check your internet operator plans, or call them to activate it. If they don’t have a 4G offer, then you might need to change your mobile provider.
What is 4G LTE?
4G LTE is a word used synonymously with 4G and LTE, which confuses users. technically speaking, LTE is different than 4G. LTE is an acronym for “Long Term Evolution”, a communication standard that evolved from 3G but is still not as fast as 4G. However, some companies promote it as 4G.
The difference between 4G and LTE became more unclear when LTE-A (LTE – Advanced) emerged. LTE-A has almost the same speed as 4G technology.
Are GSM and CDMA the same as 4G LTE?
Before the rise of 4G LTE, the most adopted standards were GSM (2G/3G) and CDMA (2G/3G). GSM is an initialism for “Global System for Mobile communication” and as its name suggests, it’s a standard that is used worldwide by most mobile providers.
CDMA on the other hand is an initialism for “Code-Division Multiple Access”, don’t get annoyed by the name it’s just another standard. what you need to realize about it is that it’s less common than GSM, and CDMA devices are often locked to a single carrier and can’t be transferred.
When considering buying either a GSM or CDMA device, you should consider the operator coverage in your area. Some carriers support only GSM and others support only CDMA.
You must also consider whether you need roaming or not, if you move a lot then CDMA might be a hurdle. Not to mention that the perfect option is a phone that is compatible with both.
4G network didn’t support voice calls when it was first made available, so it was dependent on GSM and CDMA standards, but with the development of VoLTE standard it became independent, so you don’t have to worry a lot about GSM/CDMA.
Will 4G phones stop working?
2G and 3G networks are being shut down across the globe because 4G is everywhere and has all the antecedent generations’ features at better speeds. So it is a reasonable question to ask if the emergence of 5G networks will provoke the shutdown of 4G.
The short answer to that is: No. Your OnePlus X 4G technology will stay valuable for a few more years.
4G Networks will stay accessible for at least a decade or two, depending on the area and other factors. As things were for earlier generations, 4G and 5G will coexist and stay running together, meaning phones supporting 5G will support 4G too as a fallback.
Is 4G still worth it presently?
Yes, it is. Although the high speeds of 5G, 4G is still acceptable and provides good speed for most of the use cases. 4G network is larger than 5G, meaning you can use it almost all over the globe. Another advantage of 4G is cost-effectiveness. Because 5G is still too cost-intensive to be a real alternative.