Apple iPad Air iOS 8

Apple iPad Air

iOS 8
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Select network mode - Apple iPad Air iOS 8

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You can select which network modes your tablet should use. This selection influences the data speeds you can achieve.

Step 1 of 4

Find "Mobile Data"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 4

Find "Mobile Data"

Press Mobile Data.

Step 3 of 4

Select network mode

Press the indicator next to "Enable 4G" to turn the function on or off.

4G/LTE enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 3G or GSM.
If you turn on 4G/LTE, your tablet automatically switches between the network modes provided you're within range of a 4G/LTE network.
If you turn off 4G/LTE, you can't achieve high data speeds.
Step 4 of 4

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Mobile Data"

Press Settings.
Press Mobile Data.

2. Select network mode

Press the indicator next to "Enable 4G" to turn the function on or off.
4G/LTE enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 3G or GSM.
If you turn on 4G/LTE, your tablet automatically switches between the network modes provided you're within range of a 4G/LTE network.
If you turn off 4G/LTE, you can't achieve high data speeds.

3. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.