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Preferred network type on Pixel 6 Pro, Verizon, Android 13

Last year on an RV trip, connections ended up LTE at all locations. I found a way to set the preferred network type to 5G, but can't remember how I did it. The same thing is happening on this year's RV trip.

Verizon's page on the subject recommends: Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs then tap Preferred network type then choose 5G.

But on my Pixel 6 Pro under the current update of Android 13, there is no Preferred network type item to tap, on the page that results from tapping SIMs. I tried dialing *#*#4636#*#* but there is no 5G choice, only more complex ones that are beyond my current knowledge.

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Verizon_Support

We want to make sure you're able to get the best service possible. Are you having any problems with your service while traveling other than the 5G icon not turning on?

~Jesse

Scott5337

@cmac15151
wrote:
Last year on an RV trip, connections ended up LTE at all locations. I found a way to set the preferred network type to 5G, but can't remember how I did it. The same thing is happening on this year's RV trip.
Verizon's page on the subject recommends: Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs then tap Preferred network type then choose 5G.
But on my Pixel 6 Pro under the current update of Android 13, there is no Preferred network type item to tap, on the page that results from tapping SIMs. I tried dialing *#*#4636#*#* but there is no 5G choice, only more complex ones that are beyond my current knowledge.

Hello. Starting with Android 13 those options are allowed to be controlled by the network carrier. Folks with the same phone on Google Fi (and other carriers) still have that Preferred Network Type option. Those of us using Verizon no longer have that option available in Settings, it's all manged automatically when using a Verizon SIM.

Jeira

Hey there! kindly following the steps below :

Swipe up.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Select Network and Internet.
Select SIMs.
Scroll to and select Preferred network type.
Select your preferred option

I hope this helps!

Scott5337

@Jeira
wrote:
Hey there! kindly following the steps below :

Swipe up.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Select Network and Internet.
Select SIMs.
Scroll to and select Preferred network type.
Select your preferred option
I hope this helps!

As the OP mentioned the manage preferred option does not exist on our phones starting with Android 13

cmac15151

I am the OP. It was Scott5337 who mentioned that the manage preferred option does not exist.

I can follow your steps 1-4. Step 5 seems impossible because there is no "Preferred network type" to scroll to, on the SIM page.

Verizon_Support

We hear you! Let's make sure your device is properly adjusted. Please follow the next steps. https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-207668/ ~Geo

Verizon_Support

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~Maria

Ann154

@Scott5337
wrote:
@Jeira
wrote:
Hey there! kindly following the steps below :

Swipe up.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Select Network and Internet.
Select SIMs.
Scroll to and select Preferred network type.
Select your preferred option
I hope this helps!
As the OP mentioned the manage preferred option does not exist on our phones starting with Android 13

I recently discovered this change myself. It was quite frustrating to learn. The 5G network where I work causes my battery to get warm if I use the network a lot. It especially doesn't help the 5G network isn't as widespread in that city or in the surrounding areas as other larger cities.

Scott5337

@Ann154
wrote:
I recently discovered this change myself. It was quite frustrating to learn. The 5G network where I work causes my battery to get warm if I use the network a lot. It especially doesn't help the 5G network isn't as widespread in that city or in the surrounding areas as other larger cities.

It is a little frustrating. From everything I have read Google now allows network carriers to decide if we have that option or not. Folks on Google Fi, and other carriers, still have the option to select their preferred network type. Since we no longer have that option then Verizon chose to disable the option. Maybe they didn't mean to? I am currently on Android 14 beta and that option is still disabled by Verizon in Android 14.

ambasso

Open Dialer and press *#*#4636#"#*

Choose (Phone Information)

Select (Preferred Network Type)

Choose (NR/LTE)

NR is 5G. Any other options that currently show when as selected. Say CDMA, GSM etc, select the NR/LTE option with those current options following. Basically it will be in order of preferred networks

ambasso

Open Dialer and press *#*#4636#"#*

Choose (Phone Information)

Select (Preferred Network Type)

Choose (NR/LTE)

NR is 5G. Any other options that currently show when as selected. Say CDMA, GSM etc, select the NR/LTE option with those current options following. Basically it will be in order of preferred networks

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