LG Volt User Manual
Web and Data
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Data Services General Information (3G and 4G
Networks)
Networks)
The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including
managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your
phone.
managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your
phone.
Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your
phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear
unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process
your data usage request.
phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear
unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process
your data usage request.
4G
4G provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and
delivers data transfer rates of up to 30 Mbps. To connect your phone to the 4G network, you
need access to a 4G base station.
delivers data transfer rates of up to 30 Mbps. To connect your phone to the 4G network, you
need access to a 4G base station.
For more information about the availability of 4G in your location, visit
boostmobile.com
.
Note: The availability and range of 4G depends on a number of factors including your distance
to the 4G base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
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. Press
>
> System settings > More... > Mobile networks > Network mode.
2. Select LTE/CDMA. The phone will scan for the 4G network and will automatically
connect to it. If CDMA is selected, the phone will scan for CDMA only.
When your phone is connected to the 4G network, the 4G icon (
) appears in the Status
Bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bars displayed).
Note: The 4G network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for
your phone to connect to it.
your phone to connect to it.
Check 4G Network Status
1. Press
>
> System settings > More... > Mobile networks.
2. Touch 4G settings. The network provider name and IP address are displayed.
Your Data Services 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.