Why doesn't LTE turn on on iPhone 5s? What is LTE and how to connect high-speed Internet on iPhone

The pace of progress has become more and more rapid over the years - every day, here and there - new technologies, new devices, new theories... And even an advanced person today finds it difficult to keep track of all the innovations that rain down on him like from a cornucopia.

You don’t have to look far for an example - a user is browsing through the settings of his favorite Apple smartphone and suddenly notices the mysterious phrase “Enable LTE” and, of course, those who are curious in life have a question - what kind of LTE is this?

We are happy to help those who are thirsty for knowledge - in this article we will tell you everything about LTE (LTE) - what this technology is, how to connect it, how to disable it, configure it, and why it may not work on a particular iPhone.

LTE in the iPhone 5S is, strictly speaking, the same thing as LTE in the general sense of the word, or rather, in the general sense of this abbreviation.

LTE (stands for Long-Term Evolution, literal translation is “long-term development”) is new wireless communication standard for data exchange . Well, simply put, LTE is more high speed and perfect follower already, of course, known to everyone 3G . That is why this standard is often also called 4G or the fourth generation communication standard.

The main advantage of LTE

So, by turning on 4G on the iPhone, you get access to a more advanced data transfer standard, which has a lot of advantages compared to the 3G interface, but if we talk about the advantages that are obvious to the user, this exchange data on the Internet at higher speeds.

If 3G provides maximum speed“surf” on the World Wide Web - 5 Mbit/sec, then new standard communication is capable of giving out all 100! But. Of course, there is a but. In reality, operators cut the potential 4G capabilities to 20 Mbit/s in order to avoid network congestion. However, increasing the speed four times is also not bad, would you agree?

On the other hand, of course, you also need to understand that 5 Mbit/s for 3G and 20 Mbit/s for 4G are the maximum possible data speeds that practically imply ideal conditions reception. So in the “harsh” reality, users work at much lower speeds. However, one way or another, 4G remains the “faster” standard.

Why isn't LTE enabled by default?

Probably, at this point you have a reasonable question - if the 4G standard is faster, why does it need to be activated separately, why doesn’t Apple make it enabled by default. And the point here is in some features of the development of LTE in Russia.

Our telecom operators are a little behind advanced countries in the development of data transmission standards, and when in the USA, for example, 4G networks were already being introduced in full force, we did not yet have high-quality 3G coverage. Today, with the third communication standard, everything seems to be quite good, but LTE, of course, is not present everywhere.

What are the consequences of this state of affairs? Imagine, LTE is always on, and you are in an area where there are no networks of this standard. Your smart phone, of course, will automatically transfer you to the 3G network, but at the same time it will work tirelessly to find 4G. Need I say that this endless search will put a significant additional burden on the battery, which is already a weak point in modern powerful smartphones?

So it is better for Russian users, of course, to use the fourth standard network only in those places where it is definitely present. Then you will get a gain in speed, and the battery will not be used up faster than you would like.

However, in fairness, it is worth saying that not only Russian users, but also many other countries, face the problem of “not receiving LTE”. Yes, strictly speaking, even in such an advanced America, 4G cannot be found everywhere.

And we still need to pay tribute to our telecom operator, because in order to develop this standard in Russia faster, the avid competitors of the Big Three even enter into joint agreements on the partnership construction of stations for 4G service and their collective use.

How to enable LTE on iPhone 5S?

It is very simple to enable LTE in the iPhone 5S - you just need to move the slider opposite the line “Enable LTE” to the active position (the slider is located at the “address” - “Settings” / “Cellular Communications”).

How to disable 4G? Just make the slider inactive again.

The answer to the question of how to set up 4G on the iPhone 5S is also simple - no additional LTE network setup is required on the iPhone 5S. If after turning on 4G does not appear, read the section of this article “What to do if LTE doesn’t work?”

By the way, 5S is not the only “five” that can work with the new communication standard. Apple iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C also support LTE. How to enable 4G on them? Just like on iPhone 5S. Just keep in mind that in order for the “Enable LTE” slider to appear in the menu, your smartphone must be updated to at least iOS 8.

What about the “younger” iPhones? iPhone SE, sixes and, of course, sevens... Does LTE work on them? Certainly! Well, the iPhone 4S and older models of i-smartphones do not work with LTE.

Which iPhone 5S/5C/5 smartphone models support the Russian LTE network?

Well, you ask, don’t all iPhone 5S/5C/5 boast LTE support? Do you really need to pay extra for models that work with 4G networks? No. Here the matter is completely different.

Frequencies on which LTE operates in different countries differ, because first the corresponding government department distributes the bands to the special services and the military, and only the “remains” are offered to the operators. So operators work in different countries with different “remainders”.

Well, you might say, why not equip the iPhone with a multi-band receiver that would cover all the LTE bands that exist in the world and switch between them. Yes, of course, this can be done, but such a receiver will be very expensive, which, in turn, will affect the cost of the smartphone. And since the iPhone is already not a cheap phone, several models are produced, tuned to a number of ranges, rather than one universal version.

That’s why, when buying an iPhone 5S outside of Russia (as well as iPhone 5/5C models), you should always check whether the model supports Russian LTE frequencies.

So, which iPhone 5S models support LTE in Russia?

Russian 4G band is available on 5S - A1457, A1530 (some Russian operators They already work with models A1453 and A1533, but models 57 and 30 are a more reliable option).

As for models 5C and 5, they are, respectively, as follows: A1507, A1529 and A1429.

To find out which iPhone model you have, you can look at its code on the box in which the smartphone is shipped, but it’s safer, of course, to look at the “Settings” menu (“Basic” / “About this device” / “Standards”) of the device.

Which iPhone 6/6S/SE/7 models support LTE?

Well, if we talk about the “sixes”, the iPhone SE and the current flagship of Apple - the iPhone 7, then here we have good news, any model of these versions of the i-smartphone will work with Russian LTE frequencies.

Years of development of the standard, close cooperation between operators around the world and the Apple giant have led to the fact that it was possible to find the most common ranges, they are coded 7 and 20, all “ big three"Today works with these bands, and all models of the sixth and seventh iPhones, as well as SE, support these bands.

What to do if LTE doesn't work?

So, we figured out which models support LTE, and now it’s time to figure out what to do and how to set up 4G on the iPhone 5S and on any other one if it doesn’t work.

Firstly, you need to make sure that

your iPhone model supports LTE frequencies for Russia
you are in a 4G zone
you are using a new SIM card that works with LTE
Your smartphone has the correct operator settings

In the first two cases, you can, of course, turn on 4G on the iPhone, but it makes no sense, the network still won’t appear.

As for other situations, let's figure out what can be done here.

If you are not sure whether you have a new SIM card, you should contact your operator's office and find out this moment. If the SIM card is outdated, they will give you a new one completely free of charge, and LTE will be supported.

If you know for sure that your SIM is new, you are in an LTE zone and your model supports 4G, then the issue is most likely an incorrectly configured network. In this case, you need to reset the settings (“Settings” / “General” / “Reset” / “Reset network settings”), order new ones from the operator and reboot the smartphone. After this, the connection to the network should be successful. Otherwise, you have problems with the iPhone itself and need to contact the service.

By the way! For a long time iPhone 5 users experienced connection problems, due to the fact that at the time of its release it was not yet entirely clear at what frequencies Russian LTE would operate.

As a result, models for our market received receivers operating at frequencies that were completely unsuitable for us, but over time, operators launched 4G at the iPhone 5 frequency for Russian market. The first such operator was the little-known Motive, and only then the Big Three got down to business.

Let's summarize

LTE is a promising and promising standard, as evidenced by the great desire of operators to develop it - even the Big Three are deciding on partnerships. However, for now the coverage area for Russia still leaves much to be desired, but it’s nice that the iPhone, starting with the 5th model, has LTE support.

For now, of course, it’s better not to enable this option permanently, so as not to waste the battery, but in areas of reliable reception, why not “surf” the network at impressive speeds.

One of the advantages of a jailbroken smartphone is the availability of useful hacks that allow you to bypass a number of system restrictions imposed by Apple on its devices. One of these restrictions is the support of LTE networks in the country; for this, the national operator must meet a number of requirements. In Russia, only Beeline has an LTE network, and MTS and Megafon still cannot agree with the American company on permission. The released untethered jailbreak Evasi0n 7 for iOS 7 allows you to make a tweak that will enable networks LTE for iPhone 5S and 5C working in networks MTS And Megaphone.

No one is talking about the exact timing of when LTE will work for all operators on iPhone 5S and 5C smartphones in Russia, and if you don’t want to wait, then follow the instructions for enabling 4G on your gadgets.

How to enable LTE network on iPhone 5s and 5c from MTS and Megafon operators:

1. To enable LTE you will need USIM-card, you can get it for free from your operator.

2. Do untethered jailbreak iPhone 5S or 5C by using Evasi0n 7 ().

3. Be sure to back up your data via iTunes or iCloud.

4. Open the Cydia directory, find and install a file manager on your smartphone iFile.

6. Find folders MTS_en.bundle or MegaFon_ru.bundle(depending on what operator you have), copy the contents to another location.

7. Find another operator's folder, e.g. TMobile_Germany.bundle, VimpelCom.ipcc, FamilyMobile_US.bundle, open it and copy all its contents to your operator’s folder (see point 6).

8. Reboot your iPhone 5S or 5C, the changes will take effect (you may need to enable “Data Roaming” in Network Settings).

It is worth noting that this method Works only on iPhone 5S and 5C smartphones, it does not work for iPhone 5. In addition, a peculiarity of using LTE networks is that Apple allows the operator to enable options only after making sure that the CSFB (Circuit Switched FallBack) protocol is activated. This technology is responsible for ensuring that while you are in LTE networks the subscriber did not miss a voice call (call). Therefore, with this hack, if you are an MTS or Megafon subscriber, then incoming calls may be missed.

How to find out if your phone and SIM card support 4g

Finding out whether your smartphone supports 4G is quite simple. There are several ways to do this:

Today, we can highlight the following most popular smartphones supporting 4G LTE, LTE-A, announced and released in 2018. Let's divide the list into several parts, where we will indicate phones in the budget, mid- and high-price categories.

Budget:

Meizu M8c (2018);
Huawei Y6 Prime (2018);
Xiaomi Redmi 6A (2018);

Middle price segment:

Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018);
Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018);
Huawei Y9 (2018).

Samsung Galaxy S9;
Huawei P20;
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S;
LG G7 ThinQ.

Checking whether a SIM card supports 4G is also not difficult. The procedure may differ for different operators, but there is one universal method— go to your operator’s mobile phone store and find out if the SIM card has the necessary support. Now let's look at each operator:

Beeline. All cards since 2013 have 4G support and have the corresponding inscription;

MTS. There is also an inscription on the card and cards younger than 2013 do not support this technology;

Megaphone. Just dial *105*0088#, in response you will receive a message with information about support for the card and mobile device;

Tele 2. We are recruiting *156#, in a response SMS the operator will provide information about support;

How to enable 4g on Android and iPhone

ForiOS:

go to “Settings”;
then open “Cellular Communications”;
then “Data Options” and “Voice and Data”;
tap on the “LTE” tab and in the pop-up window select “ Enable LTE" After this, the corresponding icon will appear in the status bar at the top of the screen next to the cellular signal.

For Android:

All devices have different options for selecting the network type. To make it clearer: GSM is 2G, WCDMA is 3G, and LTE is 4G. In order to switch from 3G to 4G, just specify LTE in the settings.

Ways to connect to 4G

Setting up the modem:

First you need to purchase a modem from mobile operator. This can be done at your nearest mobile phone store. You also need to select the appropriate tariff plan;
after purchase, you need to unpack the device and insert a SIM card;
then connect the device to the computer (the connection is made via USB). A window will open where you need to select “ View files"and run the installation file in the root folder of the modem. During the installation process, drivers and the user program itself will be loaded;
further, if we are talking about a 4G modem, the device will automatically begin transmitting information using the fourth generation communication protocol. Any additional settings no need to do.

Setting up the tablet:

Most tablets have a built-in transmitter operating in the 4G (LTE) band, so the process is quite simple;
go to “Settings”;
open “Wireless Networks”;
go to “Mobile networks” and “ Network type" Select the desired connection mode 4G or LTE.

If for some reason your tablet does not support this type of connection, you can purchase a mobile 4G router.

Setting up the router:

for starters, let's buy universal device or from a mobile operator, for example, there is a wireless router from Tele2;
then select the required tariff plan. The preferred tariff plan is Internet for accessing the network using a tablet or modem. Almost every operator has one;
after the device has been purchased, it is enough insert sim card and the user will have access to the Internet.

It should also be noted that if you purchase a universal router, you will need to additionally buy a modem. Most of these devices do not have a slot for a SIM card, so you will have to connect a modem to the router.

What to do if your phone does not support 4g

In such a situation, we can advise the user on several options for solving the problem:

in the first case, some phones have 3G and LTE support only the first slot SIM cards;
in the second case, the SIM card does not support 4G mode. You can ask the salesperson at the salon to have the card replaced;
and the third option is phone replacement to a newer one. Most budget devices released since 2015 have support for fourth generation communications.

How to connect and configure 4G

Megaphone

The first way to set up and connect 4G to Megafon is order parameters in an SMS message. You need to send the command “1” to number 5049. After this, mobile Internet settings will be sent to your phone, which will allow you to switch to 4G; you need to save and activate the profile. Internet access via 4G will appear automatically.

Manual setting :

go to “Settings”;
then go to “Mobile networks” and “APN settings”;
indicate the network name “Megafon”, home page (APN) “internet.megafon.ru”, authentication “No or PAP”;
to connect, select the network mode “Auto” or “WCDMA or LTE”;

For iPhone the setup looks like this :

go to “Settings”;
then “Basic” and “Network”;
in the cellular data section we enter: APN “internet.megafon.ru”, name “Megafon”.

Beeline

In the first case, as with the previous operator, you can order automatic settings To connect, just dial the USSD command 06503. After the SMS message with the parameters arrives to the subscriber, you need to open them (password 1234), save and activate.

Manual entering parameters:

For ownersiPhone the procedure looks the same as in the previous version, only we change the APN value to “internet.beeline.ru”.

MTS

To begin, dial the command “*424#” or send an SMS to the number “111”, command “333”. After this, all that remains is to save and activate the parameters received from the SMS.

Manual input :

go to the “Access Points (APN)” section;
Next, enter the parameters: name “MTS Internet”, APN “internet.mts.ru”, password “mts”, authentication type “No or PAP”;
the connection will happen automatically; if this does not happen, you need to go to the “Network type” section and select “Auto” or “WCDMA or LTE”.

Motive

You need to make a request to the “Auto Configuration” service by calling “##919”. After this, the phone will receive 4G parameters that need to be saved and activated.

Manual setting :

go to the “Access Points (APN)” section;
then you need to enter the following data: name “MOTIV”, APN “inet.ycc.ru”, username “motiv” password “motiv”.
To enable 4G, go to the “Network Type” section and select “Auto” or “WCDMA or LTE”.

For owners of Apple gadgets, you only need to fill in the APN: net.ycc.ru and username: motiv items in the “Cellular Data” section.

Tele 2

First you need to send USSD request to the number “*184*46*1#. You will receive a response SMS containing the specified parameters that need to be saved and activated. Next, you can contact the operator at 611, who will advise you on correct setting smartphone for 4G operation.

Manual entering parameters :

go to the “Access Points” section;
then enter the following data: name “Tele2 Internet”, access point “teleinternet.ru”, authentication type “No”;
After these steps, the Internet should automatically appear, if this does not happen, go to “Network Type” and click “Auto” or “WCDMA and LTE”.

What to do if 4G doesn't work

Let's look at the reasons why 4G Internet does not work for users:

It's hard to imagine a person who has never heard of the product Apple and of course about the legendary iPhone. Apple products delight us year after year with their innovations and unsurpassed quality. One of the latest things to come out of the iPhone has made our lives even better and faster, and you guessed it, we're talking about LTE. Of course, in our country it is more common to call this technology not LTE, but more commonly 4G, because we previously had 2G and 3G. Of course, 2G and 3G technologies have not gone away, and we use them when 4g/lte is not available.

The new technology brings its advantages to users, namely high-speed data transfer without delays. Now you can watch online broadcasts of football matches and other events without delays, stuttering or freezing of the picture. Currently coverage is major cities pretty good, but there are still places where you have to use 3G, fortunately the phone itself can switch from 3g to 4g. The pioneer and the one who gave us the opportunity to find out what high-speed LTE is was the Beeline operator.

To understand how to connect 4g and how to set up 4g, you need to be the owner of a smartphone that supports LTE, like an iPhone. If it were so simple, I bought an iPhone and immediately got 4G, but it’s a little more complicated. Next, you will need to find out which operator in your city offers 4G connectivity. Unfortunately, at the moment this opportunity does not exist in all cities of Russia, and in many it simply catches very poorly.

Setting up mobile Internet for iPhone5S and iPhone 6S

How to enable LTE on iPhone (iPhone 5 s / iPhone 6 s)? Easier than you think! First of all, you need to check your phone settings. To do this, go to the “Settings” section, and then select the “Cellular” section. Now you need to drag the sliders to the active position in two lines, first opposite the line “Cellular data”, and then opposite the line “Enable 3G mode/enable lte”.

After following the above recommendations, you need to check the availability of the Internet. First let's look at top part display showing the network signal strength. The 3G/4G/LTE icon should appear here, indicating that the Internet is connected and working on the smartphone. To be absolutely sure that everything is working correctly, you need to go to your browser and try to load any site. If the site loads, then you did it right.

If the Internet does not work or simply has poor reception, then you need to check the APN settings, which should be registered automatically depending on the mobile operator. We also recommend updating to the latest version of iOS. You can also try to resolve the issue by rebooting mobile phone.

Now we will talk about debugging the APN, which is responsible for connecting to the network. These settings are individual for each and are sent in the form of SMS from the mobile operator, but in theory they should be installed automatically. If suddenly this does not happen, we recommend making the settings manually. If you do not have an SMS with data for manual setup, you need to contact hotline mobile operator and check the settings with them.

After making all the necessary settings, you may need to restart your mobile phone. Check the Internet, if it is still not there, enter the settings again and reboot. If there is a stable lack of Internet, we recommend contacting technical support. support or to any point of sale of your mobile operator to find out the cause of the connection problem.

Setting up Wi-Fi Internet for iPhone 5S and iPhone 6S

In principle, there should be no problems connecting to Wi-Fi with Internet access, the main thing is to know the password and name of the network. Nowadays, areas with free Wi-Fi in cafes, restaurants, shopping centers and even on the subway.

If you are connecting to your home Wi-Fi, then your router must be properly debugged and distribute IP addresses to new users automatically, otherwise IP and DNS and all other settings will have to be entered manually. After you have entered all the settings, simply click the “reconnect” button, which is located opposite the name of the Wi-Fi network.

If, after all, Wi-Fi on the phone is properly adjusted, but the mobile connects to the Wi-Fi network and does not see it, then you need to disconnect from this network and click the “Forget this network” button.

Setting up Wi-Fi Internet for iPhone 5S and iPhone 6S in just 5 steps

Make sure your iPhone 5/6 has latest version iOS
If necessary, set up Wi-Fi on your phone
If necessary, configure your Wi-Fi router
Turn on Wi Fi on your phone
Select from the list of available Wi-Fi networks, enter the password and click the “Connect” button

We would like to note that sometimes the problem of loss of Wi-Fi and mobile Internet signal may be due to a damp new version IOS. This situation has happened several times already. Although Apple is quite quick to fix bugs found in iOS, it takes time. Therefore, if you do not want to be left without precious Internet at hand, you should wait for a more stable version of iOS and not download it immediately after release.

Conclusion

I hope our tips on how to enable 4g on iPhone helped you. Try to perform the universal algorithm described above and I still think “why?” will disappear. See you on the pages of the site!

Video instruction

In this article we will talk about 4G, also called LTE. In most countries, 4G has been working for a long time, but in other countries it is slowly being introduced. I will tell you how to enable 4G support on your iOS device and all the problems that may arise when connecting.

How to enable 4g on iphone?

To set up 4G, the only condition is to have a smartphone and SIM cards with support for 4G technology.

You can check this using USSD codes:

We dial the combination *245 *5# and the call button. With this combination we will check whether our smartphone supports 4G. In my case everything is supported.

The second combination is *245 *4# and the call button. With this combination we will check whether our SIM card supports 4G. In my case, everything is supported the same way.

If your card does not support 4G. Then you need to contact service center your mobile operator and replace the card. The smartphone must have a SIM card - USIM standard.

After checking our phone and SIM card, and making sure that we have fulfilled all the conditions and everything works for us. Let's move on to the 4G settings on the phone itself. My phone, as you noticed, has 3G. We will fix this.

1. Go to the section - "Settings".

2. Select the item “Cellular Communications”

3. Go to the “Data Parameters” section.

From this list, select “LTE”. And we confirm the inclusion.

Congratulations, you now have 4G. I also wanted to say that the 4G network is 10 times more powerful and makes it possible for more users to use the Internet without “sagging” speed.

I also forgot to say that combinations for checking a smartphone and a SIM card are suitable for the Kyivstar operator. If you have a different operator, then the combinations for checking may differ. Look on the website of the mobile operator you use.

Lifecell

For lifecell subscribers, you can find out whether the smartphone and card support this standard, either by calling 5433 in the call center, or in the “My lifecell” application, having previously updated it.

Vodafone

The combination is *222#. Wait for information with the result of the check.