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I no longer wish to use 5G. How do I go back to using 4G?

How to switch back to 4G on your phone, including adjusting settings and ensuring you're in a 4G coverage area.

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Written by Andy Collins
Updated this week

If you've tried 5G but it's not for you, all you need to do is disable 5G on your phone. Then you'll use the 4G, 3G or 2G network coverage only.

To disable 5G on your device, head over to your giffgaff dashboard or giffgaff app:
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giffgaff app

  1. Tap 'Account' and then 'Service settings'

  2. Click '5G settings' and toggle the '5G status' off
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Web

  1. Head to your dashboard and then 'Profile and settings'

  2. Scroll down to 'Call, text and data service settings' and open
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  3. Click 'Change my settings'

  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and toggle your '5G status' off

All phones are different though. If you're still stuck, our friendly community helpers will be able to point you in the right direction. They're an absolute whizz with all this stuff.


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