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Apple iPhone 8

iOS 13.1
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Select network mode on your Apple iPhone 8 iOS 13.1

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There may be different network modes available depending on where you are. The network mode influences the data speeds your phone can achieve.

Press Settings.
Press Settings.
Press Settings.
Step 1 of 5

1. Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Settings.

Press Mobile Data.
Press Mobile Data.
Press Mobile Data.
Step 2 of 5

1. Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Mobile Data.

Press Mobile Data Options.
Press Mobile Data Options.
Press Mobile Data Options.
Step 3 of 5

1. Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Mobile Data Options.

Press the indicator next to
Press the indicator next to
Press the indicator next to
Step 4 of 5

2. Select network mode

Press the indicator next to "Enable 4G" to turn use of 4G on or off.

If you turn on the function, your phone automatically switches between 4G and 3G provided you're within range of a 4G network.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Step 5 of 5

3. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Settings.
Press Mobile Data.
Press Mobile Data Options.

2. Select network mode

Press the indicator next to "Enable 4G" to turn use of 4G on or off.
If you turn on the function, your phone automatically switches between 4G and 3G provided you're within range of a 4G network.

3. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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