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If you do not see an indicator, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a
connection, see
Turn the Data Connection On or Off
Turn your data connection off to optimize the phone
’s battery life. It can also save money on
data charges. However, when your data connection is turned off, you may not always receive
automatic updates to your email, social network accounts, and other synchronized information.
1. Open the Notifications panel, and then touch
.
2. Touch the Off/On switch next to
Mobile network
to turn data connection on or off.
Add the Data Connection Widget
Add the Data connection widget to the Home screen to make it faster for you to turn the phone
’s
data connection on or off.
1. Touch and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.
2. On the Widgets tab, touch
All Widgets
>
Mobile network
.
3. Drag the widget to a Home screen thumbnail where you want to add it.
Switch to CDMA Mode to Save Battery Power
If you don
’t need a fast data connection, you can switch your phone to use only the Sprint 3G
Network. This saves battery power.
1. Open the Notifications panel, and then touch
>
Mobile network
.
2. Touch
Network mode
>
CDMA only
.
Enable Data Roaming
Connect to your Sprint
’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of Sprint’s
coverage area.
Important:
Using data services will incur you additional charges. Call Sprint for data roaming
rates before you use data roaming.
1. Open the Notifications panel, and then touch
>
Mobile network
.
2. Select the
Domestic Data
and
International Data
check buttons.
3. Make sure that the
Data roaming sound
option is selected if you
’d like your phone to
play a sound so you
’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.
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