Do you feel like your phone’s battery is draining faster than it needs to be? Nobody You are not alone! Many people are blaming 5G for their battery woes. The truth is that 5G is a new technology that can use more battery on your smartphone due to higher power consumption. It is not as energy-efficient as 4G LTE.
Battery drain is more of an issue with non-standalone (NSA) 5G networks, which rely on existing 4G infrastructure. Standalone (SA) 5G networks consume less battery because they do not rely on 4G infrastructure. Reports indicate that while NSA 5G services provide high-speed internet connectivity, phone calls and messages are still transmitted through 4G or 3G networks. This results in battery draining more quickly due to continuous use of two different devices connected to two different networks.
So if you too are missing out on the battery life you got with 4G after switching to 5G, don’t worry. You can easily switch back to 4G to save some battery, especially when you’re traveling or for times when you want to save power on your device. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you switch from 5G to 4G network on both Android and iPhone.
How to Switch from 4G to 5G Network on Android
step – Open the ‘Settings’ app on your Android phone.
step – From the Settings menu, select ‘Connections’ and then ‘Mobile networks’.
step – In the ‘Mobile network’ menu, select ‘Network mode’.
step – You will see a list of different network modes. From the list, select ‘LTE,3G,2G (Auto Connect)’.
By following these steps, you will disable 5G network connectivity on your smartphone. Your phone will now only connect to 4G LTE or lower networks.
How to Switch from 4G to 5G Network on iPhone
step – On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
step – From the Settings menu, select ‘Cellular’.
step – In the ‘Cellular’ menu, tap on ‘Cellular data options’.
step – Next, tap on ‘Sound & data’.
step- From the list of options, select ‘LTE’ to completely disable 5G.
You also have the option to select ‘5G Auto’, which will allow your iPhone to automatically deactivate 5G when it’s not needed to save battery life. It is important to note that only the iPhone models in the iPhone 12 series support 5G.
