Need to disable 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S phone? Here’s how to do it.
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 and S22 series support 5G, allowing them to pull high download speeds when connected to the appropriate network. However, 5G networks have their own downside and can drain your phone’s battery in no time.
If you want to extend your Galaxy S21 or S22’s battery life or live in a country where the connectivity standard is yet to arrive, turning off 5G on your phone would be a smart move. Here’s how to do it.
Why Should You Turn Off 5G on Samsung Galaxy S21 or Galaxy S22?
5G networks promise insane download speeds on your mobile. And while their coverage has only improved in the last couple of years, they are not as ubiquitous as 4G networks. If you live in an area with spotty 5G coverage, it is best to turn off the connectivity option on your phone and extend its battery life. It can make your phone run a little cooler too.
The faster download speeds offered by 5G also affect your phone’s battery life. If you will be traveling extensively or just want your Galaxy S21 or S22 to last as long as possible on a single charge, consider turning off 5G for that duration. And in case the latest mobile networking standard is unavailable in your country yet, turn off 5G as it may help improve battery life.
How to Turn Off 5G on the Samsung Galaxy S21 or Galaxy S22
Turning 5G on or off on the Galaxy S21 or S22 series is relatively straightforward.
- Navigate to Settings > Connections > Mobile networks.
- Select Network mode.
- You should see different network modes here. Select LTE/3G/2G (auto connect) from the list.
- This will disable 5G network connectivity on your Galaxy S21 or S22 and only limit it to 4G LTE or lower networks.
- You can also set your Galaxy smartphone to only connect to 4G networks. Select the LTE only option from the network menu.
Some carriers might disable this option. In such cases, you cannot manually disable 5G on your Galaxy phone.
The process to turn off 5G remains the same irrespective of which Galaxy S21 or S22 model you own.
If you have a non-Samsung phone, you can follow our guide on how to turn off 5G on any device.
Turning Off 5G Has Some Benefits
Turning off 5G on your Galaxy S22 or S21 will primarily help when your phone’s battery life is being hammered by poor network connectivity. By disabling 5G, your phone will connect to a 4G network, leading to better connectivity and longer battery life for your device.
Once you are in an area with decent 5G coverage, you can always enable the connectivity option again on your phone.
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