Mobile telecommunications has witnessed a lot of development in the last few years, changing the way we behave. One of the important developments is the emergence of 4G. So is Oppo F1 4G compatible? And what is 4G? we are going to answer this and every question related to Oppo F1 4G.
Does Oppo F1 have 4G?
Yes. The Oppo F1 is able to use 4G Network.
Definition of 4G on Oppo F1
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 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 are latency limits 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+.
Advantages of 4G on Oppo F1
4G has all the functionalities of 3G at more speed. It allows download speeds of around 14 Mbps up to speeds as high as 150 Mbps, five times faster than 3G. And it allows more than ten times the uploading data speeds of 3G, ranging from 8Mbps up to 50 Mbps.
Low latency is another feature, it ranges from 60ms to 98 ms, Even though it’s only a few milliseconds lower than 3G, it is very essential for some use cases such as video conferencing or online gaming, and other live interactions.
The appearance of VoLTE standard added another feature to 4g technology which is the ability to make phone calls and surf the internet at the same time, with even enhanced voice quality. All of these advantages are within your reach with Oppo F1 4G technology.
How can I know whether the Oppo F1 supports 4G or not?
It is essential to check whether your phone is 4G enabled before purchasing it. There are various ways to do so, The easiest way is to verify 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 see your phone criteria on the official website of the manufacturer or any other trustworthy website.
The second method is verifying the indication bar. If the Oppo F1 4G data is turned on, you will see 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: Go to 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 capable you will find 4G option or LTE. If you don’t see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone isn’t 4G enabled.
How to switch to 4G on Oppo F1?
If you prefer to switch on your Oppo F1 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might differ a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose Settings.
3- Choose Mobile Networks.
4- Select Preferred network type.
5- Choose the sim card you want to manage (the one used for data if your device is dual sim).
6- Choose 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you need to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are available in the Oppo F1?
4G and other mobile technologies use radio waves to transfer 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 on a global scale.
What you should be aware of as a consumer is that each cellular provider permits specific bands according to the area, and different phones support different bands. So you should make sure that your Oppo F1 supports the bands provided by your local mobile operator.
Here are the Oppo F1 4G enabled bands:
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41;.