Google Pixel 8a

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Basic functions

Calls, contacts, messaging

Connectivity

Specifications

Selecting network mode

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

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

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Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

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Press the settings icon.

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Press Network and Internet.

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Press SIMs.

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Press the name of the SIM.

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Press Preferred network type.

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Press the required network mode.

There may be different network modes available depending on where you are. If you set your phone to the fastest network mode, it will always find the network with the highest data speed and best signal.

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

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

Google Pixel 8a

Selecting network mode

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