When innovating Sony Xperia V 3G (3d Generation Mobile), it’s been considered to work with 2G network so we can benefit from this previous network. However, the major target to be developed is to grant 3G Sony Xperia V a high speed wireless connection regardless of the data sort whether it is multimedia, video, or voice calls.
Does Sony Xperia V 3G Function?
Please note that 3G network mode is built-in on Sony Xperia V.
Change 3G Settings on Sony Xperia V
To switch On/Off 3G on Sony Xperia V apply this method:
1) Hit Apps
2) Select Settings
3) Tap More
4) Select Mobile networks
5) Tap Network Mode
6) Hit your preferred option.
How to Tell If Your Sony Xperia V 3G or not?
Actually, there are several methods to tell if 3G function is working on Sony Xperia V or not. However, these two most used ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your Sony Xperia V screen there will be a small icon refers to 3G.
Way-2
Follow these steps to identify if your Sony Xperia V is 3G:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to identify Sony Xperia V IMEI number.
2) Browse www.imei.info, type your IMEI number and choose Check.
3) You’ll get a report. Look at the LTE section – it will show all the frequencies that are supported by your phone. 3G service works on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you see the number 2100, then your Sony Xperia V is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user guide.
Note: LTE Option on mobile setting commonly refers to 4G connections.
Sony Xperia V 3G- Knowing More
What is LTE?
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for mobile devices and data terminals. Its frequencies as following:
3G connections: 900 MHz and 2100 MHz (band 1 and 39).
4G connections: 800 MHz (band 20), 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (band 7 and 38).
5G connections: 700 MHz (band 28) and 3500 MHz (band 78).
Note: LTE Option in mobiles settings generally refers to 4G connections.
Understanding MHz:
MHz (Megahertz) is a unit of frequency equal to one million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including cellular phone communications.
Band Meaning:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, defined by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, in general we are using bandwidth word to refer to the capacity of a network.