Data connection status and indicators, Turn the data connection on or off – HTC 10 Sprint User Manual

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When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network. Your user name
is automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it.

Find Your User Name

You can find your user name through your phone’s device menu.

1. Tap

>

>

Settings.

2. Tap About > Phone identity.

You’ll find your user name in the Current username field.

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. Tap

>

>

Settings.

2. Tap System updates > Update profile.

 Your phone will download and install the profile update.

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

Status

Network (full signal): The icon indicates the strength of the signal.

4G LTE data service: Your phone is connected to a 4G LTE network.

3G data service: Your phone is connected to the 3G data network.

Turn the Data Connection On or Off

Turn your data connection off to optimize the phone

’s battery life and your data usage.

1. Swipe down from the status bar with two fingers to open Quick Settings.

2. Tap Mobile data to turn data connection on or off.

Note: If you don

’t have the data connection turned on and you’re also not connected to a Wi-Fi network,

you won

’t receive automatic updates to your email, social network accounts, and other synced

information.

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