iPhone 13 Hack 2022: How to Turn Off 5G and Switch Your Phone Back to 4G

Sophie Webster, Tech Times 12 June 2022, 06:06 pm

In 2021, Apple decided to launch its iPhone 13 smartphone with 5G connectivity. Users who turn on their phone for the first time and activate mobile data will automatically get a 5G connection.

Although this is the ideal scenario for those who live in areas with great 5G connections, not everyone can get the same signal and may have to switch back to 4G so they can surf the net on their phone.

Despite how new and revolutionary 5G is, it will still take some time for it to become available worldwide. In the United States alone, only a couple of states have the 5G towers, while the rural areas still can't get the connectivity.

If you live in the suburbs, reverting back to 4G may be a better idea. Luckily, switching the connection back to 4G is fast and easy. Here's how to do it.

Switch iPhone 13 to 4G

To switch to 4G, go to Settings and select "Mobile." Next, tap on "Mobile Data Options." If you have a dual SIM, you need to choose the SIM you want to make changes for.

Tap on "Voice and Data," and select 4G. If you have an LTE connection, you will see it in the list, and you can tap on it too.

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As soon as you select 4G or LTE, the 5G connection will be disabled automatically since iPhone 13 can only use one mobile network, according to 9to5Mac.

A stronger 4G or LTE signal is better than a weak 5G signal because a stronger connection prevents your signal quality from dropping when you need it.

Most mobile games encourage players to use 5G because it is a decent connection that can eliminate lag. However, if the 4G signal is stronger in your area, then you can use that instead when playing.

Why is 5G Highly Recommended?

Phone networks use 5G radio frequencies that ride over the spectrum to send data. However, 5G networks can run on any frequency, including the short-range ones.

The 5G network is built using three different bands of the spectrum: low-band, mid-band, and high-band. In the United States, most areas use a low-band spectrum, but mobile networks use the combination of mid-band and high-band spectrum.

A 5G-compatible phone is ideal for gamers who use their cellular data more than their Wi-Fi when playing.

According to Verizon, 5G connectivity can give users a faster and more responsive online experience. iPhone 13 users can download movies or TV shows faster, and they'll experience less lag while video chatting or streaming videos.

Apple has made sure that its iPhone 13 series is 5G-compatible. From iPhone 13 mini to iPhone 13 Pro Max, all members of this series support 5G.

Android Authority reported that there are 17 states in the US with strong 5G connectivity. Some of them are California, Arizona, Florida, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Ohio.