Connect to mobile networks on a Pixel phone

You lot can adjust how your telephone uses information by irresolute your mobile network settings.

Depending on your carrier and service plan, your telephone may connect automatically to your carrier's fastest available data network. Or you may need to add a SIM or pick settings for a specific carrier.

Change mobile network settings

  1. Open your phone'due south Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & net And then SIMs.
  3. Tap a setting.

Tip: To reset all your network settings, in your phone'southward Settings app, tap System And then Avant-garde And then  Reset optionsAnd thenReset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth.

Available mobile network settings

The following options vary by telephone and Android version:

  • Mobile information: Plough mobile data on or off.
  • Roaming: Allow your telephone send information over other carriers' networks when you leave an area covered past your carrier'southward networks.
  • App data usage: Acquire how to check app usage of your mobile data.
  • Data warning & limit: Learn how to reduce mobile data use.
  • Preferred network type: Option your preferred network blazon from options, like 5G and LTE. Acquire more than nearly 5G on Pixel phones.
  • Network: Pick your network operator from available networks.
  • Access bespeak names: Help your carrier notice the right IP address for your telephone and connect your phone securely.

Multiple SIMs & mobile network settings

Set default SIM for data, calls, and text messages

Use a different SIM during calls

Calls: If you're on a call, you tin't get a call through the other SIM at the same time. Calls to the other SIM volition go to voicemail.

Data: Most data goes through the default SIM for that utilise type. Exception: During a phone phone call, all data goes through the SIM making the call.

To utilize data during calls on a SIM non normally used for data:

  1. Open your Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & cyberspace and thenSIMs.
  3. Plow on Information during calls.

Fix mobile network connexion problems

Connectedness speed and strength can vary. Factors include your network type, its traffic, and your distance from its antennas.

If you're in your network's coverage area, merely your connexion is bad or you can't connect, endeavour these steps:

Check errors, settings & updates

Check slow 5G connectivity

A 5G icon in your status bar shows when your phone is inside an area where 5G service is available. Information technology doesn't mean that your phone is getting 5G service at that time.

Endeavor these steps:

  • Turn off Battery Saver. Bombardment Saver turns off 5G. Learn more than virtually Battery Saver.
  • Apply only ane SIM. 5G isn't available in Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) mode. Learn more about dual SIMs.
  • Some carrier networks offering 5G service in smaller areas than their other services. Check with your carrier for its 5G coverage expanse.
  • Unlike carrier networks can offering different types of 5G. Speeds vary. Check with your carrier for its 5G type and speed.
  • Signal obstructions, like buildings, walls, and some phone cases can interfere with mobile service, including 5G. Try to avoid or remove obstructions.
  • When 5G service isn't available, Pixel phones with 5G fall back to 4G and lower networks. Find your phone'south configuration and capabilities in our tech specs.

Tap here to see an interactive tutorial

Learn more about 5G network types and compatibility.

Confirm 5G compatibility

Important: Pixel phones piece of work with all major carriers. But non all Pixel 4a (5G) and later phones piece of work on all 5G networks. Bank check with your carrier to make sure your telephone works on its 5G network. See a list of certified carriers.

Related resources

  • Sympathise 5G network compatibility & roaming
  • Use dual SIMs
  • Apply less mobile data with data saver fashion
  • Reduce & manage mobile information usage
  • Command airplane mode & other network settings

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