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4G networks have now covered most telecommunications providers in Vietnam. 4G offers superior advantages over previous 3G, 2G networks, such as faster connection speeds and more stable data transmission. This meets the needs of those requiring high-speed access for work purposes. Many are curious about how to activate 4G on their devices. Hence, today Mytour will guide you on activating 4G on Android and iPhone devices.
Utilizing the new 4G technology will provide significantly better internet speed. If your phone already supports 4G, why not enable it to experience the amazing speed this technology offers?
Before diving into activating 4G on your device, here are some key points to note:
- Check if your phone supports 4G. If you're unsure how to check, refer to our guide on how to check if your phone supports 4G introduced in our previous article.
- Get a 4G SIM card from your network provider: this is essential. If you haven't done so yet, check out the following articles:
+ Registering for 4G with Viettel Here
+ Registering for 4G with Vinaphone Here
+ Registering for 4G with Mobifone Here
- 4G here refers to the network signal technology. It affects not only your web browsing, Facebook, and YouTube but also your call quality. Users often misunderstand this.
- Whenever you want to use the internet for browsing, Facebook, YouTube, etc., activate Mobile Data. Otherwise, turn it off to save on charges.
How to Activate 4G on Android and iPhone
1. On iPhone Devices
Step 1: From the home screen, go to Settings >Cellular
Step 2: Next, select Cellular Data Options >Voice
Step 3: Here, choose 4G > then go back to enable Cellular Data while turning off Wi-Fi.
After disabling Wi-Fi, you can clearly see the 4G signal display on your phone as shown below, indicating that you have successfully activated 4G on your iPhone.
2. On Android Devices
Step 1: From your device's home screen, access Apps > Settings
Step 2: Choose SIM management > select the SIM card you want to activate 4G on. This smartphone has 2 SIM cards, so we illustrate enabling 4G with SIM card 1.
Step 3: Continue pressing Network mode > select LTE/3G/2G. The device will prioritize 4G signal reception, switching to 3G or 2G if 4G is unavailable.
Step 4: Swipe down the status bar from the top edge of your phone, turn off Wi-Fi, and turn on mobile data. The status bar now displays the 4G icon as shown below, indicating success.
With these two guides on how to activate 4G on iPhone and Android phones, we hope to assist you in understanding the process and experiencing the new wireless network speed now available in Vietnam.
Additionally, if you're considering switching to a 4G SIM, you can refer to our article on things to consider when changing to Viettel 4G SIM introduced in our previous post. We hope this article helps you take control during the process of switching to a new Viettel SIM, and the same applies to other networks as well.
