4G is Boom in telecom industry thanks for to its low price for data ratio which is bringing the revolution. 4G SIM doesn’t work in 3G devices. The device should be 4G LTE compatible to be running on 4G SIM in Android smartphones. Even in 4G devices, low 4G speed is very annoying. Today I have come up a couple of methods to change and lock your 4G band and increase your 4G speed. Actually, different bands are clocked at different speeds here is the simple summary of Jio 4G bands.

Difference in Jio 4G LTE Bands

Best coverage: Band 5 > Band 3 > Band 40. Best speed: Band 40 > Band 3 > Band 5 As you can see the band coverage and speed are inverse to each other. And Jio network switches as required to get best complimentary of speed and coverage. Read: Know more about 4G LTE Bands and 4G Circles. Important Notes

Tricks given below, they are only for informational purpose. Readers discretion is advisedDigitBin is not liable for any damage caused whatsoever. Perform the operation on your own risk.This method may not work for all devices even if your device is compatible.

How to Lock LTE Band and Increase Jio 4G Speed?

Note: You do not need to alter anything for coverage, the phone will automatically change to best one.

Set LTE only Mode

Dial ##4636## in your dialer.Tap on phone information.Select “Set preferred network type”.Now select “LTE Only”.

Check Device Chipset:

Download CPU-Z App in your android device.Install and Open it.You will see device info and also device processor. Proceed forward with the following procedure according to your device processor.

#1. For Mediatek Processors

Now Download and install MTK Engineering Mode app

Now select ‘MTK Setting’.

Select ‘BandMode’

Select SIM slot with Jio SIM

Select ‘LTE mode

Select the band 40 and band 5 for high speed and good coverage respectively.

Reboot your device

#2. For Qualcomm Chipset

Download and install Shortcut Master (Lite)

Now go to menu and open “Service Menu”

Then select “System App” to change LTE Band.

If the Code is *#2263#. Select ‘Band selection’ and change LTE.

If code is *#0011#. Now go to key input and enter Q & Ok followed by 0000 & Ok, wait for a couple of seconds, to get the popup.

Select UE settings from the Popup, select setting>protocol>NAS>Network Control>Band Selection>LTE Band> The Select “Band 40”. ( For other bands select other options)

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