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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 are 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 network. Your user name is
automatically programmed into your phone. You do not 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 phone.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Update Profile.
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
Description
Network (full signal): The number of bars indicates 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.
Hotspot
Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone's data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.
Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at
sprint.com/mysprint
or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap
more.
Note: Turning on Hotspot on will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks.
Caution: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services
Web and Data
Apps >
Settings >
System Update.
Apps >
Sprint Zone) to learn
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