The iPhone 12 series has default settings optimized for battery life of the battery. Also, iPhone 12 comes with OLED Display and an A14 chip to ensure higher performance. However, the most impressive feature of the iPhone 12 is its 5G feature. Apple started supporting 5G from iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, and iPhone Pro Max. On these models, you will get the 5G internet with any network that supports 5G. It is necessary to use a 5G sim on the iPhones, and you can see connectivity on the status bar. So, when you are in a location with 5G, you can see the 5G icon on the status bar. A 5G+ or 5Guw icon indicates that your provider provides a higher frequency of 5G in that area. 5G connectivity is turned on by default on the iPhone, and the device will automatically balance between 5G/LTE. However, in this section, we will guide you on how to turn on 5G on iPhone.
How to Turn On 5G on iPhone 12
To use 5G on the device, you need to be on a network that provides 5G. The below steps is all you should follow to turn on 5G on iPhone with 5G supported models.
1. Turn on your iPhone 12 and open Settings.
2. From Settings, click on the Cellular option.
3. Further, choose Cellular Data Options.

4. From the menu, tap on Voice & Data.
5. Click 5G and turn on 5G to access it whenever 5G is available.
6. If you want to turn off 5G, click on LTE, and it will automatically turn it off.
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How to Turn On 5G on iPhone 12 Pro Max?
iPhone 12 Pro Max is another model of iPhone to support 5G. However, you can use both 4G and 3G on it if you are in a place without 5G networks.
1. Unlock your iPhone and open Settings.
2. On the Settings menu, click on the Mobile Data option.

3. Further, choose Mobile Data Options.
4. From the menu, tap on Voice & Data.

5. By turning on the 5G option, you can get 5G on your phone.

At present, we don’t have 5G in many places. Many countries haven’t yet launched the 5G services. If you are in the US, you will get 5G connectivity with T-Mobile, AT&T TV, and Verizon. Even though 5G is available on the whole country, the strength of the network differs in different parts. So, you can access 5G in areas with coverage only. For more such helpful articles, you shall visit our blog.