How to Fix 4G Problems on Android Phones (8 solutions)
- Check if mobile data is turned on.
- Restart your device.
- Re-insert your SIM card.
- Turn Airplane mode on and off.
- Enable the right network mode.
- Check whether you enabled a mobile data limit.
- Reset your APNs.
- Set APN Protocol to IPv4/IPv6.
How to Troubleshoot a Network
- Check the hardware. When you're beginning the troubleshooting process, check all your hardware to make sure it's connected properly, turned on, and working.
- Use ipconfig.
- Use ping and tracert.
- Perform a DNS check.
- Contact the ISP.
- Check on virus and malware protection.
- Review database logs.
Check The SIM Card: Sometimes, when the SIM card is not inserted properly, you may find a problem of no signal or an error showing up on your screen. To resolve this problem, power off your phone and remove the SIM card. Now reinsert the card and make sure that it is inserted properly.
If your mobile
network is slowing you down, you can give a
boost to your mobile data speeds and
signal strength with these simple tricks.
Reset network settings
- Open Settings -> System -> Reset options.
- Tap on Reset Wi-Fi, mobile and Bluetooth.
- Tap on Reset Settings and confirm it.
Airtel 4G APN Settings
| APN | airtelgprs.com |
|---|
| Proxy | 202.56.231.117 |
| Port | 8080 |
Checking data usage is always advisable if mobile data slows down. If you use Airtel, Jio, or Vodafone-Idea mobile network just head over to the MyAitel app, MyJio App, and MyVodafone and MyIdea app respectively. If the data usage has exceeded your allotted limit your data speed will automatically slow down.
Change Your Location
- Move up a floor (or multiple floors). Signal tends to be better on higher floors, as you're able to clear obstructions closer to ground level.
- Move closer to a window.
- Go outside.
- Move to higher ground.
- Find our where your closest cell tower is.
Android Internet Settings
- Tap the Menu button.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Wireless and networks or More (depending on your version of Android).
- Tap Mobile Networks.
- Tap Access point names.
- Tap the Menu button.
- Tap New APN.
- Enter the following data into the onscreen form, without changing any other settings:
How to activate 4G/LTE on Android OS devices:
- Open “Settings”
- Tap on “More”
- Tap on “Mobile network”
- Tap on “Preferred network type”
- Choose “4G/3G/2G (auto)”
Here's how to change APN settings on an Android mobile phone.
- From the home screen, tap the Menu button.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Mobile networks.
- Tap Access Point Names.
- Tap the Menu button.
- Tap New APN.
- Tap the Name field.
- Enter Internet, then tap OK.
How Can I Improve My 4G LTE Speed?
- Get a New Phone/Hotspot. If you're using an old device, a new phone or hotspot may allow you to connect to new bands.
- Use External Antennas. Many hotspots from major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile support external antenna ports.
- Use a Signal Booster.
All you need is to send SMS with the text “MO” to the number “54321”. After sending the SMS you will receive the message with Airtel Internet settings. It is the easiest way. The manual method requires going to the settings of your phone.
The Access Point Name (APN) is the name for the settings your phone reads to set up a connection to the gateway between your carrier's cellular network and the public Internet. An APN has the network settings your phone needs to connect to your provider.
Follow these steps to enable the same – Settings -> SIM networks -> Preferred network type -> 4G/3G/2G. Upon verification of the above, your handset should show 4G with HD/VoLTE icon on top bar of the screen, indicating that your device is ready for VoLTE calls.
Go to Settings and then to 'SIM cards & mobile networks'. Check if there is any option as “VoLTE” or “Enhanced 4G”. If yes, then your phone supports VoLTE.
Ensure the Cellular Data switch is in the On position. Tap Cellular Data Options. Tap Voice & Data. Ensure LTE, VoLTE On is selected (has a checkmark).
Android 10 or Android 11
- Make sure your specific Xperia device model and network subscription support VoLTE.
- Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network > Preferred network type > 4G (preferred)/3G/GSM.
- Tap the switch beside Enable VoLTE to turn the feature on. If Enable VoLTE isn't available, contact your network operator.
How do I speed up my internet connection?
- Close out of any applications not being used.
- Clear your browsing history and browser's cache.
- Switch to a plugged-in connection (i.e., Ethernet cord), if connected to Wi-Fi.
- Hide shared webcams and/or stop sharing your own.
- Switch to Phone call mode from Computer audio.
- Check for computer updates and restart.
