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From: Marion <marion@facts.com>
Newsgroups: comp.mobile.android
Subject: Re: 4G or 5G?
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025 17:10:58 -0000 (UTC)
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On 6 Mar 2025 16:06:09 GMT, Frank Slootweg wrote :


>>> When I disconnect from Wi-Fi a little 4G appears with two arrows and 
>>> Network mode also only shows LTE/3G/2G
>>
>> You could be in a location without 5G coverage.
> 
>   If it's a drop-down 'Network mode' menu in Settings, then one of the
> choices should say '5G/...' or something. I.e. the choice does not
> specify what is actually available coverage-wise, but what you want.

I agree with anyone who says something sensible, no matter who they are,
and no matter the history of how they post, where I agree with Frank here.

There are *many* ways to find out what the phone supports; here's just one:
 <https://i.postimg.cc/jj0wcy8f/servicemode01.jpg> Samsung Service Mode