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Apple iPad mini 6
iPadOS 17
Select network
You can set your tablet to select a network automatically or you can select a network manually. If you select a network manually, your tablet will lose network connection when the selected network is out of reach.
1. 1. Find "Network Selection"
Press Settings.
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Press Mobile Data.
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Press Network Selection.
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2. 2. Select network
Press the indicator next to "Automatic" to turn automatic network selection on or off.
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If you turn off the function, press the required network.
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3. 3. Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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