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Huawei: Change the Preferred Network Type (2G/3G/LTE)

When LTE reception is weak, your Huawei phone can lose its data connection entirely instead of falling back to a stable signal. The preferred network type setting decides which mobile network your SIM tries to connect to, and picking the wrong option often causes dropped calls or painfully slow browsing.

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Set Preferred Network Type (2G/3G/LTE) auf Huawei

Your Huawei phone negotiates a mobile network standard for every SIM card separately. When the preferred network type is locked to LTE only, a weak 4G signal can drop the connection completely instead of falling back to a slower but stable 3G link.

The Preferred network type option controls this behavior per SIM. Forcing 3G or 2G stops the modem from repeatedly searching for LTE, which often fixes call drops, stalled data or a signal that keeps flickering between bars.

To change it, follow this path:

Open the settingsTap on Mobile networkTap on Mobile dataTap on Preferred network typeChoose between one of the given options

Switching to 3G lowers maximum download speed but usually gives a more consistent connection in areas with poor LTE coverage. If data stays unreliable even on 3G, check general signal strength or contact your carrier instead of forcing 2G, since 2G only supports calls and very basic data.

Switch back to LTE, or to Automatic if that option is offered, once you leave the weak-coverage area. Otherwise browsing and downloads stay noticeably slower than necessary.

Frequently asked questions

LTE requires a stronger and more stable signal than 3G. In areas with weak coverage, the modem can fail to hold an LTE connection while a 3G link stays available, which is why locking the Preferred network type to 3G often helps.