Can you turn 5G off and use 4G?

On the Pixel 5, for instance, you can turn off 5G by opening Settings and then selecting Network and Internet, Mobile network, and Preferred network type . You should see both 5G and 4G LTE as options you can switch between (you might even find 3G and 2G are there, too).4 May 2021

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Should I turn my 5G off?

It’s probably a good idea to leave the feature on . 5G isn’t perfect and does use more battery, but in places where it works, it really works. That said, for folks who don’t care about 5G and/or have limited access to it, switching to LTE is a smart move.

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