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Huawei Ascend G6
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Choosing network mode for my mobile phone
You can select which network modes your mobile phone can use, eg. 3G or GSM. Your choice determines the data speeds you can achieve.
List view
1. Find "Network Mode"
Tap Settings.
Tap All.
Tap Mobile networks.
Tap Network Mode.
2. Select network mode
Tap LTE / WCDMA / GSM auto, WCDMA / GSM auto, WCDMA only or GSM only.
3G (UMTS) or 4G (LTE) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 2G (GSM).
If you select LTE / WCDMA / GSM auto, your mobile phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided you're within range of a 3G or 4G network.
If you select WCDMA / GSM auto, your mobile phone automatically switches between 3G and 2G provided you're within range of a 3G network.
If you select WCDMA only, your mobile phone can only connect to 3G networks.
If you select GSM only, you can't achieve high data speeds.
If you select LTE / WCDMA / GSM auto, your mobile phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided you're within range of a 3G or 4G network.
If you select WCDMA / GSM auto, your mobile phone automatically switches between 3G and 2G provided you're within range of a 3G network.
If you select WCDMA only, your mobile phone can only connect to 3G networks.
If you select GSM only, you can't achieve high data speeds.
3. Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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