Does switching AP band disconnect currently connected devices?

Yes. Changing the band inside Personal hotspot settings restarts the hotspot, so every connected device has to reconnect manually afterward.

Which band should I pick for gaming or video calls?

Pick 5GHz band if the connected device is close and supports it, since it lowers latency and increases throughput. Switch back to 2.4 GHz band if you need range across rooms.

Can I run both bands on my Realme hotspot at the same time?

No. Personal hotspot on Realme UI broadcasts only one AP band at a time, so you have to choose one under AP band and save the setting.

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Realme: Change Personal Hotspot AP Band

If your Realme hotspot only broadcasts on 2.4 GHz, connected devices compete with every nearby router on that frequency and transfer speeds drop. Some laptops and streaming devices need the faster 5 GHz band to reach full throughput, but the AP band setting rarely gets touched after setup. Switching bands isn't obvious inside the Personal hotspot menu on Realme UI.

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Change AP Band for Personal Hotspot auf Realme

Realme phones default their Personal hotspot to the 2.4 GHz AP band because it works with every laptop, tablet and IoT device nearby. That reliability comes at the cost of speed: 2.4 GHz gets crowded fast, especially in apartments with several neighboring routers, so file transfers and streaming through your hotspot slow down.

The 5 GHz band moves more data per second, but only recent devices support it and its range is shorter, so a phone in another room may drop the connection.

Realme UI lets you pick the band manually. Open Settings ➔ Connection & sharing ➔ Personal hotspot ➔ Personal hotspot settings ➔ AP band. Choose 2.4 GHz band or 5GHz band, then confirm with Save.

If a connected device drops right after the switch, it probably does not support 5 GHz and needs 2.4 GHz instead. If a hotspot guest loses connection when walking to another room, keep 2.4 GHz as the default and only switch temporarily when you need faster transfers.

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Not every Realme model has dual-band Wi-Fi hardware. Only phones that support 5 GHz broadcasting show the 5GHz band option inside AP band.

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