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Note:
The availability and range of the 4G network depends on a number of factors including
your distance to the 4G base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the
signal passes.
Turn 4G On and Connect to the 4G Network
1. Touch
>
(
Settings)
>
Mobile networks
>
Network Mode
.
2. Select
LTE/CDMA
or
CDMA
. The device will scan for the 4G network and will
automatically connect to it.
When your device is connected to the 4G network, the 4G icon (
) appears in the status bar
and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands displayed).
Note:
The 4G network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for
your device to connect to it.
Check 4G Network Status
1. Touch
>
(
Settings)
>
About device
.
2. Scroll down the screen and touch
4G settings
. The network provider name and IP
address are displayed.
Your User Name
When you buy your device
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 device
. You don’t have to enter it.
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 device.
1. Touch
>
(
Settings)
>
System updates
.
2. Touch
Update Profile
.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your device displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of
the screen. The following symbols are used:
