Wireless mobile technologies have progressed enormously, One of the main developments is the emergence of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve surely faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime 4G enabled? We are going to answer these and other questions related to Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime 4G technology in the following article.
Does Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime have 4G?
Yes. The Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime has all the requirements to support 4G networks.
How can I know whether the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime supports 4G or not?
The safest option to check the presence of 4G network in any phone, is to check the official website, or the official packaging.
Another safe option is switching on mobile data, and checking whether the phone connects to a 4G network or not, you’ll find that out simply by the emergence of a 4G or LTE sign in the notification bar.
Another way is to check the settings: open your settings and search for 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 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 Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime?
If you would like to turn on your Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime 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- From the Apps tab, select Settings.
3- Tap SIM cards & Mobile Networks.
4- Choose the sim card you want to manage (the one used for data if your device is dual sim).
5- Select Preferred network type.
6- Select 4G or LTE.
Note: If you would like to turn off 4G then choose a lower network type (such as 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Introduction to 4G technology on Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
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 are the advantages of 4G on Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime?
4G surpasses the preceding generation in terms of speed and latency. It has 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 provides a 100 ms latency, on the other hand, 4G has half of that, meaning 50 ms, which is better since latency is a time delay between the sender and the receiver. Although the difference is only 0.05 seconds, it translates to a huge advantage in live interactions, such as gaming experiences and live broadcasting.
VoLTE is a protocol that gave 4G a boost. It allows users to have better voice calls and browse the internet while speaking on portable. These advantages make Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime 4G technology a great tool in your pocket.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are supported on your Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should know what is a frequency. Frequency is the repetition of an event, it is quantified in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are used for several reasons besides 4G (radio broadcasting and satellite communication as examples), it is important to determine which frequencies must be used for what use. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU allocated each range of frequencies (called bands) to specific uses.
What you should consider as a user of Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime, is whether it supports the bands present in your area by your local mobile operator or not. The Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime 4G enabled bands are :
3, 40;.