While there are a few ways of approximating your Android’s network, the best way to determine its network is by calling your carrier and asking them to verify whether your phone has GSM.

Keep in mind that not all Androids are the same, so the settings you see may vary slightly.

If there’s a GSM/CDMA option, selecting it as long as your SIM card supports GSM is also fine.

If there’s a GSM/CDMA option, selecting it as long as your SIM card supports GSM is also fine.

If there’s a GSM/CDMA option, selecting it as long as your SIM card supports GSM is also fine.

If there’s a GSM/CDMA option, selecting it as long as your SIM card supports GSM is also fine.

Open Settings Select Wireless and networks Enable and then disable the Flight mode setting.

Unfortunately, not all Androids will allow you to edit the APN settings. If your Android doesn’t have an option to edit the APN, this method won’t work for you.

If the person asks for your Android’s IMEI number, ask them for specific directions on accessing it—the process of finding an IMEI number on Android varies heavily on older phones.

If the associate tells you that GPRS isn’t available for your Android, you cannot enable it.