Apple has officially released the iOS 16.2 firmware for its iPhones. Apart from all the updates that this new firmware brings, the most important and relevant update is the fact that iOS 16.2 brings 5G compatibility for iPhones in India.
5G compatible iPhones
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 pro
iPhone 12 pro max
iPhone SE
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 pro
iPhone 13 Pro max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14Plus
iPhone 14 pro
iPhone 14 pro max
5G network operators are currently offering 5G in India
Step 1
Go to settings
step 2
Click General
step 3
Click Software update and install iOS 16.2
step 4
Once your iPhone has installed iOS 16.2 and restarted. Click Settings
step 5
Click Cellular Data
step 6
Click Cellular Data Options
step 7
Click Voice & Data
step 8
Here you should see three options. 5G A, 5G Auto, LTE
step 9
Click 5G Auto as 5G will be used when needed and not always.
Please note: However, while iOS 16.2 enables 5G in compatible iPhones (12,13,14, SE), you also need a 5G provider to view these settings. Our iPhone 13 updated to iOS 16.2 on Jio True5G network shows 5G in settings while our iPhone 14 Pro updated to iOS 16.2 with Vi Network doesn’t show 5G settings at all.
