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An app can improve your signal more than you imagine
Does your phone have 5G, but it still works as if it were 4G? This is more common than it seems, and often A simple app can help you activate the right network, optimize your signal, or even force a 5G connection.
And the best part: you don't need to root, pay, or be a mobile network expert. With the right apps, you can unlock the speed you already have... but aren't using yet.
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What these 5G apps actually do
5G support apps can serve different functions depending on their focus. Some simply activate the 5G network if it is available but disabled, others show you detailed information about the coverage, and some even allow you to monitor the performance of your network in real time.
Here are three free options you can try today:
one to force 5G, another to diagnose the signal, and a third to analyze the performance of your connection.
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5G Switcher: Force 5G mode on compatible phones
What is it?
An app designed to enable or force 5G mode on Android phones that support it, especially when the system prioritizes 4G networks by default.
How does it work?
- Access a hidden menu in the Android system called “Phone Info”
- From there you can manually change the preferred network type.
- Allows you to select “Only 5G”, “5G/4G/3G Auto” or other combinations according to your preference
Advantages:
- No root or special permissions required
- Useful if your device has 5G, but doesn't turn it on automatically
- Light and easy to use
- It works even on mid-range phones with 5G disabled by default.
Limitations:
- Only works on some Android models
- It can be reversed by restarting the device.
- Not available in the official store (requires download via APK)
Perfect if you already have 5G on your hardware, but the system doesn't give you access by default.
Ideal for users who want more control over their connectivity.
Network Cell Info Lite: Analyze and improve your coverage
What is it?
An advanced network diagnostic tool that lets you see your mobile signal quality, nearby towers, connection type, and coverage variations in real time.
How does it work?
- Displays signal strength graphs (RSRP, SINR, dBm)
- Detects if you are connected to 5G, 4G, 3G or 2G
- Locate nearby cell phone towers
- Provides alerts if you change bands or networks
Advantages:
- Very precise and detailed
- Ideal to know if the area has good 5G coverage
- Helps diagnose connectivity problems
- Clear interface with maps, graphs and colors
Limitations:
- It requires certain technical knowledge to take full advantage of its potential.
- Contains advertising in the free version
- Available only for Android
Excellent option for those who want to understand Why your 5G connection isn't performing as it should, and find the best signal point at home or in the office.
Opensignal: Speed Test and 5G Signal Map
What is it?
One of the best-known apps for measuring the actual performance of your mobile network. It also includes an updated coverage map with 5G hotspots in your country or city.
How does it work?
- Run download, upload, and latency speed tests
- Shows whether you are on real 5G or just on standby coverage
- Allows you to compare the quality of your operator with others
- View the best performing areas on a map
Advantages:
- Real-time and highly reliable results
- Useful information for choosing the best operator or changing your area
- Compatible with Android and iOS
- No registration required
Limitations:
- It does not activate 5G, it only analyzes
- Does not offer network forcing or switching features
Ideal for those who want to know if 5G is really active, and how fast they navigate in different places.
Functional comparison table
| Application | Main function | Do you have 5G enabled? | Network diagnostics | Ideal for… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Switcher | Force 5G network from system | Yeah | No | Users with 5G disabled |
| Network Cell Info Lite | Analyze signal and coverage | No | Yeah | Technical signal diagnosis |
| Opensignal | Speed test and maps | No | Yeah | Check performance and coverage |
In Part 3 you will discover how keep your 5G signal active, avoid configuration errors, and make the most of this new era of mobile connectivity.
Because having 5G is just the beginning… want to get the most out of it?
