How to Turn Off 5G on the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S22
Need to disable 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S phone? Here’s how to do it.
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 and S22 series support 5G, which allows them to achieve high download speeds when connected to the appropriate network. However, 5G networks come with their own drawbacks and can drain your phone’s battery in no time.
If you’re looking to extend the battery life of your Galaxy S21 or S22, or live in a country that’s yet to come up to the standard of connectivity, turning off 5G on your phone would be a smart move. Here’s how to do it.
Why would you turn off 5G on the Samsung Galaxy S21 or Galaxy S22?
5G networks promise insane download speeds on your phone. And while their coverage has only improved in recent years, they’re not as ubiquitous as 4G networks. If you live in an area with patchy 5G coverage, it’s best to turn off the connectivity option on your phone and conserve battery life. It can also cause your phone to run a little cooler.
The faster download speeds of 5G will also impact your phone’s battery life. If you travel a lot or just want your Galaxy S21 or S22 to last as long as possible on a single charge, consider turning 5G off for that duration. And if the latest cellular standard isn’t available in your country yet, turn off 5G as it can help improve battery life.
How to turn off 5G on the Samsung Galaxy S21 or Galaxy S22
Turning 5G on or off on the Galaxy S21 or S22 series is relatively easy.
- Navigate to Settings > Connections > Cellular Networks.
- Choose network mode.
- You should see different network modes here. Choose LTE/3G/2G (automatic connection) from the list.
- This will disable the 5G network connection on your Galaxy S21 or S22 and only limit it to 4G LTE or lower networks.
- You can also set your Galaxy smartphone to only connect to 4G networks. Choose LTE only option from the network menu.
Some network operators may disable this option. In such cases, you cannot manually disable 5G on your Galaxy phone.
The process for turning off 5G remains the same no matter which Galaxy S21 or S22 model you own.
If you have a non-Samsung phone, you can follow our guide on disabling 5G on any device.
Switching off 5G has some advantages
Turning off 5G on your Galaxy S22 or S21 will primarily help if your phone’s battery life is being impacted by poor network connectivity. Disabling 5G will connect your phone to a 4G network, resulting in better connectivity and longer battery life for your device.
Once you’re in an area with decent 5G coverage, you can always turn the connectivity option back on on your phone.