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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)
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Choosing network mode for my tablet
You can select which network modes your tablet can use, eg. 3G or GSM. Your choice determines the data speeds you can achieve.
List view
1. Find "Network mode"
Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Connections.
Tap More networks.
Tap Mobile networks.
Tap Network mode.
2. Select network mode
Tap LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), 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 connect), your tablet automatically switches between the three network modes provided you're within range of a 4G network.
If you select WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), your tablet automatically switches between the two network modes provided you're within range of a 3G network.
If you select WCDMA only, your tablet 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 connect), your tablet automatically switches between the three network modes provided you're within range of a 4G network.
If you select WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), your tablet automatically switches between the two network modes provided you're within range of a 3G network.
If you select WCDMA only, your tablet 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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