Android devices allow you to choose your network settings between 2G/3G, 2G/3G/4G, or 2G/3G/4G/5G. You must select the second or third option to use the 4G network. Modern Android smartphones support 4G and even 5G, but they do not have a dedicated mode exclusively for 4G.

The problem is that your phone will switch network modes every few minutes if you live in an area with a weak network signal. It will automatically switch to the strongest network based on your location to provide better calling and SMS features.

Although automatic switching between networks is useful because you don't need to manually scan and select the available network, it has its drawbacks. What if you just want to use the internet and are looking for a faster speed? In that case, you should switch to 4G-only mode.

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Force 4G LTE Only on Android Phones

Since Android smartphones now don’t have a 4G or LTE-only mode, you need to use a dedicated app. Below, we share a step-by-step guide on how to force 4G LTE only on Android phones. Let’s check it out.

1. Open the Google Play Store and install the 4G LTE Only Mode Application on your Android.

2. On the home screen, tap on Open Hidden Advanced Settings for LTE Only Mode.

3. Now you will see various data related to your network on the screen.

4. Next, in the preferred network type, displays the menu.

5. From the drop-down menu, select LTE Only. This will immediately switch your phone's network to 4G LTE mode.

6. To check if the internet is working after changing the network mode, tap on Run Ping Test.

You can force 4G LTE only mode on Android phones. The method works on both rooted and non-rooted devices.

If you want to switch to automatic network mode, you need to change your phone's preferred network setting to automatic.

Force 4G LTE Only using Netmonitor

If you want to force 4G LTE on Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus or Samsung devices, you need to use the Netmonitor app.

Netmonitor is an Android app to get information about cellular and WiFi signal strength. You can also use it to force 4G LTE on your phone. Here's how to use it.

1. Download and install the Netmonitor application on your Android phone.

2. Open the app and grants all permissions that are asked of you.

3. Once this is done, tap the three points in the lower right corner.

4. In the menu that appears, select Service Menu.

5. Next, on the Service Menu screen, tap on Telephone Information.

6. Touch the Preferred Network Type drop-down menu.

7. Select LTE only.

Force 4G only mode via Force LTE Only app

Force LTE Only is another great app that can force your Android phone to use only 4G network. This allows you to switch between 4G, 3G or 2G networks and stay on the chosen network.

Setting up the app is also very easy: install, open, and select LTE from the Preferred Network Type drop-down menu.

Code to Force Only 4G LTE

A USSD code allows you to activate 4G-only network mode on selected Android devices. There are 4G Only Network Mode Codes for Samsung, Realme, Huawei and other smartphone brands.

For example, the 4G only code for OnePlus device is *#*#4636#*#*. You need to open your dialer and dial *#*#4636#*#*. Dialing the code will give you access to Engineering Mode. You need to set 4G or LTE only in the preferred network settings.

Similarly, there is no 4G-only network mode code for Samsung devices. You have to rely on the app we have shared to switch to a 4G-only network.

The universal 4G only network code for Realme, Huawei, etc., is *#*#4636#*#*USSD codes also depend on your telecom provider. If none of the codes work, you should use the first method.

This is how you can force 4G LTE only mode on Android phones without root. If you need any help, let us know in the comments below.