Sony Xperia Play

Sony Xperia Play

Choose network mode - Sony Xperia Play

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You can select which network modes your phone can use. This setting determines the data speeds you can achieve. Follow these instructions to change network mode.

Step 1 of 7

Find "Network Mode"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 7

Find "Network Mode"

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 7

Find "Network Mode"

Press Wireless & networks.

Step 4 of 7

Find "Network Mode"

Press Mobile networks.

Step 5 of 7

Find "Network Mode"

Press Network Mode.

Step 6 of 7

Select network mode

Press WCDMA only, GSM only or GSM / WCDMA preferred.

3G enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using GSM.
If you select GSM / WCDMA preferred, your phone automatically switches between the two network modes provided that you're within range of a 3G network.
If you select WCDMA only, your phone can only connect to 3G networks.
If you select GSM only, you can't achieve high data speeds.
Step 7 of 7

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Find "Network Mode"

Press the menu icon.
Press Settings.
Press Wireless & networks.
Press Mobile networks.
Press Network Mode.

Select network mode

Press WCDMA only, GSM only or GSM / WCDMA preferred.
3G enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using GSM.
If you select GSM / WCDMA preferred, your phone automatically switches between the two network modes provided that you're within range of a 3G network.
If you select WCDMA only, your phone can only connect to 3G networks.
If you select GSM only, you can't achieve high data speeds.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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