Switch off 2g

[Isa2018]

Can 2g be switched off with Samsung s24?

[Daniel00011]

NO simply because 2G is required for Phone Calls when not connected to WiFi.

[Robin999]

Hi,

I think the option to NOT use 2g is carrier / firmware dependent. At least this option is not available on UK EUX handsets.

Where are you based?

[BandOfBrothers]

Hi @Isa2018 

May I ask why you would want to achieve this 🤔 

The options for connecting to the network is found in Settings > Connections > Mobile Network > Network Mode.

If i can be of any further help please don't hesitate to ask  😎 

[Isa2018]

Uk

[Tourbillon De La Vie]

It can't be disabled on Samsung but there are mitigating circumstances 

https://9to5google.com/2024/08/01/android-disable-2g/

[Reylob]

There are security concerns with 2G. Google enable a toggle to disable 2G on Pixel phones. Samsung might release a patch depending on how Galaxy phones are affected.

[keith30]

Not with Samsung devices but for security reasons there are calls for Samsung to enable that feature as your device is prone to hacking something Google has recently address in there phones but not Samsung.

[AndrewL]

@Isa2018: You do have the option of heading to Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Network mode, and enabling '3G only'. I wouldn't recommend this, however, as it is quite limiting, and will prevent you from connecting to available 4G and 5G connections. 

With this in mind, I recommend enabling '5G/4G/3G/2G (auto connect)', as this will allow you to connect to the strongest available Mobile data signal in your current location. 

[Piper123]

Worth noting that in the UK both EE and Vodafone have already turned off their entire 3g network and Three are in the process of turning theirs off too. O2 scheduled for 2025.

Advising 3g only therefore won't work for about 2/3 of the population.....