While Android users have been enjoying 5G on their compatible devices for quite some time now, Apple has, at last, joined the party by bringing 5G support to the likes of iPhone SE 2022, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 series. iPhone users residing in a 5G-enabled city can finally get their hands on Jio and Airtel 5G services by updating to the latest iOS 16.2 firmware and enabling the 5G network thereon. If you’re wondering how to do that, fret not as in this article, we’ll be guiding you through the step-by-step procedure on how to update to iOS 16.2 and use 5G on your iPhone.
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How to activate 5G on iPhones
For this, you will need an iPhone 12 or later and update the software to iOS 16.2 which brings along 5G support and enables Airtel and Jio 5G services on eligible mobile numbers. In order to get the 5G settings, below is an easy step-by-step guide on how you can update and install iOS 16.2 on your iPhone.
- First, open the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone
- Next, tap on ‘General’ option
- From here select the ‘Software Update’ option
- On the next screen, you’ll be presented with the iOS 16.2 update. Simply hit ‘Download & Install’
- Lastly, tap on ‘Install’ to finish the installation
For your iPhone to update to iOS 16.2, make sure it is at least 80 percent charged.
Steps to enable 5G on your iPhone
Once your iPhone is rebooted with the freshly installed iOS 16.2 update, here’s how to enable 5G.
- Go to the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone
- From here go to ‘Cellular’ settings menu
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- Now select ‘Cellular Data Options’
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- Under the ‘Voice & Data’ settings, either select ‘5G Auto’ or ‘5G On’ option
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- Once the iPhone catches 5G signals you should see a ‘5G’ symbol on the status bar in the next few minutes
5G compatible iPhones
Here’s a list of iPhones that are 5G compatible in India:
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone SE 2022
Jio, Airtel 5G plans and speed
Jio and Airtel are yet to announce their respective 5G plans in India. Currently, subscribers can continue to use their existing 4G recharge plans to experience 5G on their compatible smartphones, in this case, iPhones. While Airtel users can start using 5G right away provided they are in a 5G-enabled city, Jio users on the other hand are first required to enrol in the Welcome Offer and recharge their mobile number with Rs 239 or above recharge plans. Applying for the Welcome Offer can be done through the MyJio app.
As for the 5G speed, Airtel promises to deliver 20 to 30 times higher speeds than its 4G network. Jio, in contrast, claims 1Gbps+ download speed on its newly built standalone 5G network.
FAQs
Why am I not getting 5G signal?
If you’re not getting 5G signals despite being present in a city where 5G is rolled out, it may be possible that your telecom operator, such as Jio, Airtel or Vi, is yet to roll out 5G services in your area or locality. Try moving around to other areas where 5G is live.
How to check if your area/ locality has 5G service?
If you are an Airtel user, download the Airtel Thanks app. The app has an option called ‘Check if your phone is 5G enabled’. Click on it, to know the availability of Airtel 5G services in your area.
Otherwise, Airtel and Jio users can download SpeedTest app by Ookla on their mobile phones. The app has a ‘Map’ feature that tells you where the 5G services are currently available.
Which cities have 5G services?
Airtel has rolled out its 5G Plus services in a handful of cities, including Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur, Varanasi, Guwahati, Patna, and Pune. On the other hand, Jio True 5G has started rolling out in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Varanasi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Gujarat, Pune, and Nathdwara, Rajasthan
As for Vi, the telco is yet to release its 5G services in the country.
