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Note: If 4G service is not included in your service plan, the 4G icon will not appear in the
Notifications area.
4G is up to 10x faster than 3G (based on download speed comparison of 3G's ~600
kbps vs. 4G's ~ 6 Mbps). (Actual speeds may vary.)
Sprint 4G is currently available in over 35 markets and counting, and on select devices
such as the Epic 4G. See www.sprint.com/4G for details. Not all services are available
on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network where 4G unavailable.
Important:
4G service must be added to your account before attempting a connection to
the 4G network.
Depending on which icons appear within the Notifications area, your services and features will
change. The following table indicates what functions and features are available when
combinations of these service icons appear:
Icon
Description
3G Phone Coverage Available
– Phone coverage available only, no 3G/4G
data available. 4G turned Off.
3G Phone and Data Available
– Sprint 3G data and voice service is available
and active. 4G is turned Off.
3G Available - No 4G coverage
– Sprint 3G data and voice service is available
and active. 4G is turned On but there is no 4G coverage (disconnected from
network).
3G unavailable - 4G Available
– No 3G data available. Sprint 4G is turned on
and coverage is available, 4G signal strong.
Turning 4G On and Off
By default, your device’s 4G feature is turned off.
To turn 4G on:
1. Press
>
and tap
>
Wireless and network
>
4G settings
.
2. Tap the 4G field to activate the feature (checkmark indicates active). The device scans
for an available 4G network.
3. Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen.
4. Tap the onscreen 4G icon to turn on the 4G service (turns green when enabled).
To turn 4G off: