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2025-05-15 10:08:37.362

Apple iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max - Manage Voice & Data Settings

Here's how to manage voice and data settings to help with battery optimization for your iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Verizon is working to move to a fully 5G capable network in the future. We do not recommend turning 5G Standalone off because we want you to experience the network gains of our 5G evolution, such as higher speeds and better performance, when they are available. You will not notice any impact to your speeds or performance with 5G Standalone in 2024. Improvements should be seen in late 2025.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
     on your Apple® iPhone®.
  2. Tap
    Cellular
    .
  3. Tap the
    Cellular Data switch
     to turn on.
    If using an eSIM, Cellular Data is enabled by default on the preferred line (e.g., Primary Secondary, etc.).
  4. Tap
    Cellular Data Options
    .
    If using Dual SIM, from the 'SIMs' section, select the default eSIM line then tap
    Voice & Data
    .
  5. Tap
    Voice & Data
     then select from the following options:
    5G data connections are now supported in Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) mode with iOS 14.5 or later.
    When the device is locked or in an idle state then is unlocked, LTE may briefly display.
    • 5G On
      : Uses 5G whenever it's available, even when it may reduce battery life.
    • 5G Auto
      : Enables Smart Data mode. When 5G speeds don't provide a noticeably better experience, your iPhone automatically switches to LTE, saving battery life.
    • LTE
      : Uses only the LTE network, even when 5G is available.
    • 5G Standalone
      : Uses 5G for all cellular activity, including mobile network connections.