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Connecting Using Sprint 4G
Sprint 4G — a Mobile WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology — provides your
device with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up
to 30 Mbps. To connect your device to Sprint 4G network, you need access to a Sprint 4G base station.
For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G in your location, visit
www.sprint.com/coverage on the
Web.
Turning Sprint 4G On and Connecting to the Sprint 4G Network
1. Press > and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
2. Scroll down the screen and select the 4G check box to turn Sprint 4G on. The device will automatically
scan for the Sprint 4G network and will automatically connect to it.
When your device is connected to the Sprint 4G network, the 4G icon ( ) appears in the status bar and
tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up). If
Network notification in 4G
settings is enabled, this icon ( ) appears in the status bar whenever the device detects the Sprint 4G
network.
Checking the Sprint 4G Network Status
1. Press > and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
2. Scroll down the screen and tap 4G settings. The network provider name, signal strength, and IP address
are displayed.
Adding the Sprint 4G Widget
Add the Sprint 4G widget to the Home screen to make it faster for you to turn it on or off.
To learn how to add widgets, see “Customizing the Home Screen” on page 23.
Note: The availability and range of the Sprint 4G depends on a number of factors including your distance to the Sprint 4G
base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Note: The Sprint 4G network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your device to
connect to it.