Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

iPadOS 17
iPadOS 17 iPadOS 16.1 iPadOS 15.5

Select network mode on your Apple iPad mini (6th Generation) iPadOS 17

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There may be different network modes available depending on where you are. The network mode influences the data speeds your tablet can achieve.

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1. Find "Data"

Press Settings.

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1. Find "Data"

Press Mobile Data.

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1. Find "Data"

Press Mobile Data Options.

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1. Find "Data"

Press Data.

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2. Select network mode

To turn on automatic switch between 5G and 4G, press 5G Auto.

Your tablet will only use 5G for functions that do not have a significant impact on the battery consumption. Your tablet automatically switches between 4G and 5G depending on whether you have 5G network coverage or not.
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2. Select network mode

To turn on use of 5G primarily, press 5G On.

Your tablet will primarily use 5G even though it may cause an increase in battery consumption. Your tablet automatically switches between 4G and 5G depending on whether you have 5G network coverage or not.
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2. Select network mode

To use 4G only, press 4G.

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3. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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4. Find "APN Settings"

Press Settings.

If you're on a pay as you go or VOXI price plan, you need to establish an LTE data connection in order to use 4G for mobile data.
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4. Find "APN Settings"

Press Mobile Data.

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4. Find "APN Settings"

Press APN Settings.

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5. Enter APN

Press APN and key in wap.vodafone.co.uk.

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6. Enter username

Press Username and key in wap.

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7. Enter password

Press Password and key in wap.

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8. Save data connection

Press arrow left to save the settings.

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9. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Data"

Press Settings.
Press Mobile Data.
Press Mobile Data Options.
Press Data.

2. Select network mode

To turn on automatic switch between 5G and 4G, press 5G Auto.
Your tablet will only use 5G for functions that do not have a significant impact on the battery consumption. Your tablet automatically switches between 4G and 5G depending on whether you have 5G network coverage or not.
To turn on use of 5G primarily, press 5G On.
Your tablet will primarily use 5G even though it may cause an increase in battery consumption. Your tablet automatically switches between 4G and 5G depending on whether you have 5G network coverage or not.
To use 4G only, press 4G.

3. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

4. Find "APN Settings"

Press Settings.
If you're on a pay as you go or VOXI price plan, you need to establish an LTE data connection in order to use 4G for mobile data.
Press Mobile Data.
Press APN Settings.

5. Enter APN

Press APN and key in wap.vodafone.co.uk.
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6. Enter username

Press Username and key in wap.
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7. Enter password

Press Password and key in wap.
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8. Save data connection

Press arrow left to save the settings.

9. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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