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Troubleshoot issues related to data connectivity on your device for the Samsung Galaxy A6
This article helps you troubleshoot data connectivity issues on your Samsung Galaxy A6
You may have data connectivity issues if you're unable to:
- Connect to the Internet
- Browse websites
- Send or receive multimedia messages
- Load Internet content within applications
- Send or receive email
These steps help identify and resolve the underlying cause. After completing each step, test to see if the issue is fixed. If not, continue to the next step.
- From the home screen, swipe down the Status bar.
- Tap the Settings icon.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Data usage.
- If needed, tap to enable Mobile data.
- From the home screen, swipe down the Status bar.
- Tap the Settings icon.
- Scroll to and tap System updates.
- Tap Update Profile.
- Once the profile update is complete, tap OK.
- The data profile is now up to date.
- Turn off the device by pressing the Power/Lock key.
- Tap Power off.
- Tap Power off again.
- Wait for 10 seconds.
- Turn the phone back on.
- If yes or you don't know: Please contact Sprint Customer Care for help.
- If no: Please find the nearest Sprint Repair center and schedule an appointment so a Sprint technician can further diagnose the issue.
1. Verify mobile data is enabled.
2. Update the data profile.
3. Perform a soft reset.
A soft reset reconnects your Samsung Galaxy A6 to the Sprint Mobile network:
4. Do you know if other Sprint customers are experiencing the same problem in the same location?
5. Temporary solution: Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You can connect to a Wi-Fi network as a temporary solution.
Note: Most Wi-Fi networks have a range of less than 100 feet indoors and up to 300 feet outdoors. Objects between the router and your Samsung Galaxy A6 may decrease the signal strength.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network may also improve battery life.
Note: To optimize device performance, be sure your Samsung Galaxy A6 is running the most recent device software. Check for software updates.
If you're still having issues, please contact Sprint Customer Care for more help.