When your phone is connected via Sprint Spark, the Sprint Spark icon
bar.
Note: The Sprint Spark network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required
for your phone to connect to it.
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 jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user
name.)
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint
Network. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. 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, you must then update the user
name on your phone.
Tap
>
> Settings
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Your profile will be automatically updated by the network.
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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
Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More
bars mean a better signal.
Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service: Your phone is connected to the Sprint
Spark enhanced LTE network. The rays spin when data is being transferred.
3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network. When the icon is
animated, your phone is transferring or receiving data.
Browser
Your phone's Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go,
using data service or Wi-Fi data connections.
Messaging and Internet
> System updates > Update profile.
Status
appears in the status
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