Cellular technologies have progressed enormously, One of the main developments is the rise of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve absolutely encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Oppo A7x 4G enabled? We are going to answer these and other questions related to Oppo A7x 4G technology in the following article.
Does Oppo A7x have 4G?
Yes. The Oppo A7x is able to use 4G Network.
Get to know what is 4G on Oppo A7x
It is the term used to describe the fourth generation of cellular communication technology. It was identified in 2008 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), an agency that specifies the specification of the 4G technology, and previous technologies such as 2G and 3G. 4G now is the main wireless technology endorsed by most mobile phones around the world.
4G comes with speeds faster than its ancestor 3G, thus its release widened the use of mobile phones. Presently, phone users can do almost the same activities that were only possible on computers before the appearance of 4G.
The most famous technology labeled 4G is LTE and the technologies developed from it (e.g. LTE-A). Usually, people confuse the two terms. For Oppo A7x 4G to be useful, it should be compatible with the protocols used by the local mobile network operators.
What are the advantages of 4G on Oppo A7x?
4G outruns the previous generation in terms of speed and latency. It grants 10 times higher downloading and uploading internet speeds. The average 3G speed is around 5 Mbit/s, and the average 4G speed is about 50 Mbit/s.
In terms of latency, 3G offers a 100 ms latency, while 4G has half of that, meaning 50 ms, which is better because latency is a time delay between the sender and the receiver. Although the difference is only 0.05 seconds, it presents a huge advantage in live interactions, like gaming experiences and live broadcasting.
VoLTE is a protocol that gave 4G a boost. It allows users to make better voice calls and use the internet while talking on phone. These advantages make Oppo A7x 4G technology a great tool in your pocket.
How do you tell whether the Oppo A7x is 4G capable or not?
It is important to check whether your phone has 4G before purchasing it. There are different options to do so, The easiest way is to read your device specifications in your phone box, or in the user guide. If you don’t possess the box or didn’t find the user guide, you can check your phone criteria on the official website of the manufacturer or any other trustworthy website.
The second option is verifying the indication bar. If the Oppo A7x 4G data is turned on, you will find a 4G (or LTE) icon at the top of the device’s display. Note that the absence of that icon doesn’t mean necessarily that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
Another way is to check the settings: open your settings and look for network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone supports 4G you will find 4G option or LTE. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone isn’t 4G enabled.
How to switch to 4G on Oppo A7x?
If you want to enable your Oppo A7x 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might change slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, select Settings.
3- Tap Mobile Networks.
4- Select Network Mode.
5- Choose 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you need to switch off 4G then choose a lower network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Get to know 4G bands in the Oppo A7x
4G and other mobile technologies use radio waves to transmit data. These waves have different lengths and frequencies. To avoid interference between signals, governments and the ITU regulated which regions use which frequencies for 4G.
Each region has been designated certain frequency intervals called bands. Band number 7 and band number 28 (for example) are used all over the globe.
What you should be aware of as a consumer is that each mobile provider provides specific bands according to the area, and different phones support different bands. So you should make sure that your Oppo A7x supports the bands provided by your local cellular operator.
Here are the Oppo A7x 4G enabled bands:
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41;.