Manually automatically over the air (OTA)
Read moreDo I need to update my phone for 5G?
No, you’ll need a new phone as older phones can’t be updated to support 5G because they require a 5G chipset and modem. If you have a 3G or 4G phone it will still work on 5G plans, but you’ll only get 3G or 4G speeds.
Read moreWhy do I need a 5G phone?
5G allows you to stream, download, and browse at much faster speeds than 4G . It’s so fast, it’s beginning to even replace broadband. With 5G, you can enjoy the same data speed whether you’re at home or on the go.
Read moreCan 5G come as a software update?
The support team confirmed that more 5G bands support can be unlocked via software and that it is not a hardware limitation.
Read moreCan 5G bands be added with software update in MI 11X?
Thankfully, Xiaomi has assured that 5G SA connectivity enhancements may be added via future OTA updates to the Mi 11X Pro as and when required .
Read moreCan phones be upgraded to 5G?
Mobile carriers will use existing 4G LTE networks to provide their customers’ cell service well into the next decade. 5G networks will work with 4G — not outright replace it. The upshot is that 5G-capable cell phones will still use 4G technology .
Read moreCan 5G bands be updated via OTA?
This is also why 5G bands cannot just be enabled via OTA updates — because that upgrade will need specific hardware components which are absent in the first place.
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