Making Connections
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Your User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which
is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the
third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have [email protected] as his user
name.)
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network. Your user
name is automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it.
Find Your User Name
You can find your user name through your phone's device menu.
n
Tap
>
Tools
>
Settings
>
General
tab >
About phone
.
You will see your user name under the "Username" heading.
Update Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your
services, you must then update the profile on your phone.
1. Tap
>
Tools
>
Settings
>
General
tab >
System update
.
2. Tap
Update Profile
.
Your phone will download and install the profile update.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the
screen. The following symbols are used:
Icon
Status
Network (full signal):
The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More
bars mean a better signal.
Enhanced 4G LTE data service:
Your phone is connected to the 4G enhanced LTE
network.
3G (data service):
Your phone is connected to the 3G network.
Wi-Fi connection:
Your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network for data.
