Manually search for a network

Find out how to manually search and select a mobile network.

  1. From the home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap More.
  3. Tap Mobile network.
  4. Tap Carrier.
  5. Tap the Choose automatically switch to disable.
  6. Tap OK.
  7. Wait while the device searches for available networks.
  8. Tap the required network operator.

The network has been manually selected.

Last updated: 3/1/2019
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