It is difficult to imagine a person who has never heard of products Apple and of course the legendary iPhones. Apple products please us year after year with their innovations and unsurpassed quality. One of the latest things coming to the iPhone to make our lives even better and faster is, you guessed it, LTE. Of course, we often call this technology not LTE, but more familiar 4G, because we previously had 2G and 3G. Of course, 2G and 3G technologies have not gone away, and we use them when 4g / lte does not catch.
The new technology brings its benefits to users, namely high-speed data transfer without delay. Now you can watch online broadcasts of football matches and other events without delays, stutters and picture freezes. On the this moment coverage in large cities is quite good, but there are still places where you have to use 3G, since the phone itself can switch from 3g to 4g. The pioneer and the one who gave us the opportunity to find out what high-speed LTE is was the Beeline operator.
To understand how to connect 4g and how to set up 4g, you need to be the owner of a smartphone with LTE support like on iphone. If it were so easy, I bought an iPhone and immediately got 4G, but it's a little more complicated. Next, you will need to find out which of the operators in your city offers the possibility of connecting to 4G. Unfortunately, at the moment such an opportunity does not exist in all cities of Russia, and in many it simply catches very badly.
Setting up mobile internet for iPhone5S and iPhone 6S
How to enable LTE on iphone (on iPhone 5s / iPhone 6s)? Easier than you think! First of all, you need to check the settings of the phone. To do this, go to the “Settings” section, and then select the “ cellular". Now you need to drag the sliders to the active position in two lines, first opposite the line “Cellular data”, and then opposite the line “Enable 3G mode / enable lte”.
After following the above recommendations, you need to check the availability of the Internet. First, let's look at the top of the display, where the network signal strength is displayed. A 3G / 4G / LTE icon should appear here, indicating a connected, working Internet on the smartphone. To be sure that everything is working correctly, you need to go to the browser and try to load any site. If the site is loading, then you did the right thing.
If the Internet does not work or simply does not catch well, then you need to check the APN settings, which should be registered automatically depending on mobile operator. We also recommend updating to the latest IOS versions. You can also try to resolve the issue by rebooting mobile phone.
Now we will talk about debugging APN, which is responsible for connecting to the network. The installation data is individual for each and is sent in the form of SMS from the mobile operator, but in theory they should be installed automatically. If suddenly this does not happen, we recommend that you make the settings manually. If you do not have SMS with data for manual setting, you need to contact hotline mobile operator and check the settings with them.
After entering all necessary settings may need to restart the mobile phone. Check for the presence of the Internet, if it is still missing, enter the settings again and reboot. In case of a stable lack of Internet, we recommend contacting those. support or any point of sale of your mobile operator, to find out the cause of the connection problem.
Setting up Wi-Fi Internet for iPhone 5S and iPhone 6S
In principle, there should not be any problems connecting to Wi Fi with Internet access, the main thing is to know the password and network name. Now very popular areas with free wifi in cafes, restaurants, shopping centers and even in the subway.
If you are connecting to your home Wi Fi, then your router must be properly debugged and distribute ip addresses to new users in automatic mode, otherwise ip and DNS and all other settings will have to be entered manually. After you have registered all the settings, just click the "reconnect" button, which is located opposite the name of the Wi-Fi network.
If, nevertheless, Wi-Fi on the phone is properly debugged, but the mobile connects to the Wi-Fi network and does not see it, then you need to disconnect from this network and click the “Forget this network” button.
Setting up Wi-Fi Internet for iPhone 5S and iPhone 6S in just 5 steps
- Make sure your iPhone 5/6 has latest version iOS
- If necessary, set up Wi-Fi on your phone
- Set up your Wi-Fi router if necessary
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your phone
- Choose from the list of available WiFi networks, enter the password and click the “Connect” button
We would like to note that sometimes the problem of loss wifi signal and mobile internet, may be related to crude new version iOS. This situation has happened more than once. Although Apple fixes the bugs found in IOS quite quickly, it takes time. Therefore, if you do not want to be left without the precious Internet at hand, you should wait for a more stable version of IOS and do not download it immediately after the release.
Conclusion
I hope our tips on how to enable 4g on iphone helped you. Try to execute the universal algorithm described above and think all “why?” will disappear. See you on the pages of the site!
Video instruction
In this article, we will talk about 4G, also called LTE. In most countries, 4G has been working for a long time, but in other countries it is slowly being introduced. I will tell you how to enable 4G support on your iOS device and about all the problems that may arise when connecting.
How to turn on 4g on iphone?
To set up 4G, the only condition is the presence of a smartphone and SIM cards with 4G technology support.
You can check this using USSD codes:
We dial the combination *245 *5# and the call button. With this combination, we will check if our smartphone supports 4G. In my case everything is supported.
The second combination is *245 *4# and the call button. With this combination we will check if our SIM card supports 4G. In my case, everything is supported as well.
If your card does not support 4G. Then you need to contact service center Your his mobile operator and replace the card. The smartphone must have a SIM card - USIM standard.
After checking our phone and SIM card, and making sure that we have fulfilled all the conditions and everything works for us. Let's go to the 4G settings on the phone itself. On my phone, as you noticed, 3G works. We'll fix this.
1. We go to the section - "Settings".
2. Select "Cellular"
3. Go to the "Data Options" section.
From this list, select the item "LTE". And we confirm the inclusion.
Congratulations, you are now running 4G. I also wanted to say that the 4G network is 10 times more powerful and makes it possible to use the Internet without “sagging” speed for more users.
I also forgot to say that combinations for checking a smartphone and a sim card are suitable for the Kyivstar operator. If you have a different operator, then the combinations for checking may differ accordingly. Look at the website of the mobile operator you use.
Lifecell
For lifecell subscribers, you can find out if the smartphone and card support this standard, either by dialing 5433 in the call center, or in the My lifecell application, having previously updated it.
Vodafone
The combination is *222#. Wait for information with the result of the check.
Video. Setting up 4G (LTE) on iPhone.
Finally, domestic operators began to expand and improve the quality of LTE coverage in the periphery. The data transfer rate relative to the good old 3G in this case is of course phenomenal. It remains to enable support for this standard wireless communication on your iPhone or iPad. About why this is necessary, how to do it and on which iPhone models it is generally possible, read this material.
What gives LTE (4G)? Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, the main advantage of LTE (4G) is the data transfer speed. Web pages and other multimedia content will load much faster, and when using your smartphone in tethering mode, you will experience a higher level of comfort when working on a PC. But do not forget that the use of LTE (4G) networks leads to more fast discharge devices. This is evidenced even by iOS itself when switching in the settings.
Which iPhones support LTE (4G) and what is the data rate?
Not every iPhone has an LTE module on board. It first appeared on the iPhone 5. But another caveat is that each new generation of iPhone uses a more advanced LTE module that can provide more throughput. The maximum data transfer rate depending on the device model is as follows:
- iPhone 5, 5c, 5s - up to 100 Mbps.
- iPhone SE, 6, 6 Plus - up to 150 Mbps.
- iPhone 6s, 6s Plus - up to 300 Mbps.
- iPhone 7, 7 Plus - up to 450 Mbps.
- iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR - up to 600 Mbps.
- iPhone XS, XS Max - up to 1 Gbps
Of course, these figures can be significantly lower depending on the width of the channel provided by the operator, the distance and workload of the base stations.
How to enable LTE (4G) on iPhone and iPad
If a cellular network data transfer is already configured, then enabling LTE (4G) is not difficult:
1 . Open Settings → Cellular → Data options → Voice and data.
2 . Check the box next to LTE. In the pop-up message, click " Enable LTE».
You can check your internet connection speed with free utility speed test.
How to enable and make LTE work on iPhone, iPad
Many owners of popular Apple products are faced with a dilemma - how to force LTE to work on the iPhone (read Apple). Previously, we have already analyzed the options - and. But as time shows, the iPhone era has not yet passed, and new, improved versions of these mobile gadgets appear on the market with enviable constancy.
Before you forcefully try to get your iPhone working in the LTE network, let's try to help you not make irreparable mistakes:
How to accurately determine the brand of iPhone
Although for some users this item will seem superfluous, we remind you that the performance on the 4G Internet depends on the exact brand of your smartphone. In order to perform this procedure, it is enough to read the data on the back cover:
As you can see in the photo of the popular Chinese version of the apple gadget, the A1662 model is shown. When buying products intended for other countries, you need to understand that the frequency range sometimes differs in different states, which leads to inconvenience when trying to connect mobile devices in neighboring states.
What are the LTE frequencies of operators in Russia
More precisely the distribution of frequencies in the photograph -
Which iPhone models will work in Russia's LTE networks
Mobile communications and network ranges are actively being mastered by Russian telecom operators. But before understanding the question - What model ???, we recall that of the universal - already built LTE networks in Russia, the most common is band 7 (3GPP) used by Yota. Therefore, be calm - buying products with support for this particular frequency classification, you can safely go on an LTE trip around Russia.
Apple iPhone 6.7 is a universal device that impresses its buyer not only with increased speed capabilities, but also with “omnivorousness”:
Starting with the sixth version of the "apple" gadget, 4G-omnivorousness has become one of the pleasant novelties of the company. Now you should not think too much (buying an iPhone anywhere in the world) - Will it work?
How to force iPhone, iPad to work in LTE network
If the speed capabilities of 2G-3G networks of local telecom operators no longer meet your needs, you can switch and force LTE on Apple.
Although we persuaded the author of this video for a long time that LTE is faster than 3G, we could not do this. Having shown the network selection settings in iOs of his iPhone, he remained of his opinion that the third generation network is faster and more stable.
The pace of progress over the years is getting faster - every day, here and there - new technologies, new devices, new theories ... And even an advanced person now finds it difficult to keep track of all the innovations that are pouring down on him like from a cornucopia.
You don’t have to go far for an example - here the user is browsing through the settings of his favorite “apple” smartphone and suddenly notices the mysterious phrase “Enable LTE” and, of course, those who are curious in life have a question - what kind of LTE is this?
We are happy to help those who are drawn to knowledge - in this article we will tell you everything about LTE (LTE) - what kind of technology it is, how to connect it, how to disable it, configure it, and why it may not work on a particular iPhone.
LTE in the iPhone 5S is, in fact, the same as LTE in the general sense of the word, or rather, in the general sense of this abbreviation.
LTE (stands for Long-Term Evolution, literal translation - “long-term development”) is new wireless communication standard for data exchange . Well, simply put, LTE is more high speed and perfect follower already known to everyone 3G . That's why this standard often referred to as 4G or fourth generation communications standard.
The main advantage of LTE
So, by enabling 4G on the iPhone, you get access to a more advanced data transfer standard, which has a lot of advantages compared to the 3G interface, but if we talk about the advantages that are obvious to the user, this is data exchange on the Internet at higher speeds.
If 3G provides top speed"serf" by world wide web- 5 Mbps, then new standard communication is able to give out all 100! But. Of course, there is a but. In reality, operators cut the potential of 4G to 20 Mbps in order to avoid network congestion. However, a fourfold increase in speed is also not bad, agree?
On the other hand, of course, you also need to understand that 5 Mbps for 3G and 20 Mbps for 4G are the maximum possible data rates, which assume almost ideal reception conditions. So in the "harsh" reality, users work at much lower speeds. However, one way or another, 4G remains the standard more “nimble”.
Why is LTE not enabled by default?
Probably, at this point you have a reasonable question - so if the 4G standard is faster, why does it need to be activated separately, why does Apple not make it enabled by default. And the point here is in some features of the development of LTE in Russia.
Our telecom operators are a little behind the advanced countries in the development of data transmission standards, and when, for example, 4G networks were already being introduced in the USA with might and main, we still did not have high-quality 3G coverage. Today, with the third communication standard, everything seems to be not bad, then LTE, of course, is far from being present everywhere.
What is the danger of such a state of affairs? Imagine, LTE is always on, and you are in an area where there are no networks of this standard. Your smart phone, of course, will automatically transfer you to a 3G network, but at the same time, it will "tirelessly" work on finding 4G. Needless to say, this endless search will not frailly additionally load the battery, which is already in modern powerful smartphones- weakness?
So it is better for Russian users, of course, to use the fourth standard network only in those places where it is definitely present. Then you will get a gain in speed, and the battery will not be consumed faster than we would like.
However, in fairness, it is worth saying that not only Russian users, but also many other countries face the problem of “not catching LTE”. Yes, strictly speaking, even in such an advanced America, 4G can not be found everywhere.
And yet we still need to pay tribute to our telecom operator, because in order to develop this standard in Russia faster, the inveterate competitors of the Big Three even enter into joint agreements on the partnership construction of stations for 4G service and their collective use.
How to enable LTE on iPhone 5S?
It is very easy to enable LTE in the iPhone 5S - you just need to move the slider opposite the "Enable LTE" line to the active position (the slider is located at the "address" - "Settings" / "Cellular Communications").
How to disable 4G? Just make the slider inactive again.
The answer to the question of how to set up 4G on the iPhone 5S is also simple - additional setting LTE networks not required on iPhone 5S. If, after turning on 4G, did not appear, read the section of this article. "What to do if LTE does not work?".
By the way, 5S is not the only “five” that can work with the new communication standard. The Apple iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C also support LTE. How to enable 4G on them? Just like on the iPhone 5S. Just keep in mind that in order for the “Enable LTE” slider to appear in the menu, your smartphone must be updated to at least iOS 8.
What about the "younger" iPhones? iPhone SE, sixes and, of course, sevens ... Does LTE work on them? Of course! Well, the iPhone 4S and older models of i-smartphones with LTE do not work.
Which models of iPhone 5S/5C/5 smartphones support the Russian LTE network?
And what, you ask, don't all iPhone 5S / 5C / 5 boast LTE support? Do you really need to pay extra for models that work with 4G networks? No. Here the matter is quite different.
Frequencies on which LTE operates in different countries differ, because at first the corresponding government department distributes the bands to the special services and the military, and only the "remains" are offered to the operators. So operators work in different countries with different "residues".
Well, you say, why not equip the iPhone with a multi-band receiver that would cover all LTE bands existing in the world and switch between them. Yes, of course, this can be done, but such a receiver will be very expensive, which will, in turn, affect the cost of the smartphone. And since the iPhone is already not a cheap phone, there are several models tuned to a number of ranges, and not one universal version.
That is why, when buying an iPhone 5S outside of Russia (as well as iPhone 5/5C models), you should always check whether the model supports Russian LTE frequencies.
So, which iPhone 5S models support LTE in Russia?
There is a Russian 4G band on 5S - A1457, A1530 (some Russian operators already work with models A1453 and A1533, however, the 57th and 30th models are a more reliable option).
As for models 5C and 5, they are, respectively: A1507, A1529 and A1429.
To find out what is in front of you iPhone model, you can see its code on the box in which the smartphone is supplied, but it is more reliable, of course, to look in the “Settings” menu (“General” / “About this device” / “Regulations”) of the device.
Which iPhone 6/6S/SE/7 models support LTE?
Well, if we talk about the "sixes", the iPhone SE and the current flagship of Apple - the iPhone 7, then we have good news, any model of these versions of the i-smartphone will work with Russian LTE frequencies.
Years of development of the standard, close cooperation between operators around the world and the "apple" giant led to the fact that it was possible to find the most common ranges, they go under codes - 7 and 20, all " big three"Today works with these ranges, and all models of the sixth and seventh iPhones, as well as SE, support these ranges.
What to do if LTE is not working?
So, we figured out which models support LTE, and now it's time to figure out what to do and how to set up 4G on the iPhone 5S and on any other if it does not work.
First, you need to make sure that
- your iPhone model supports LTE frequencies for Russia
- you are in 4G area
- you are using a brand new SIM card that works with LTE
- your smartphone has the correct operator settings
In the first two cases, of course, you can turn on 4G on the iPhone, but this does not make sense, the network will not appear anyway.
As for other situations, let's see what can be done here.
If you are not sure that you have a new SIM card, you should contact your operator's office and check this point. In the event that the SIM card is outdated, they will give you a new one for free, and LTE will be supported.
If you know for sure that your SIM is new, you are in the LTE zone and your model supports 4G, then the problem is most likely an incorrectly configured network. In this case, you need to reset the settings ("Settings" / "General" / "Reset" / "Reset network settings"), order new ones from the operator and restart the smartphone. After that, the connection to the network should be successful. Otherwise, you have problems with the iPhone itself and need to contact the service.
By the way! For a long time iPhone 5 users experienced connection problems, due to the fact that at the time of its release it was not entirely clear at what frequencies the Russian LTE would operate.
As a result, models for our market received receivers operating at frequencies that were completely unsuitable for us, but over time, operators launched 4G at the iPhone 5 frequency for Russian market. The little-known "Motive" became the first such operator, and only then the "big three" got down to business.
Let's summarize
LTE is a promising and promising standard, this is evidenced by the great desire of operators to develop it - even the "big three" decide on partnerships. However, for now, the coverage area for Russia still leaves much to be desired, but it's nice that the iPhone, starting from the 5th model, has support for LTE.
For the time being, of course, it is better not to enable this option for permanent operation, so as not to waste the battery in vain, but in areas of good reception, why not “surf” the network at impressive speeds.