Share Your Data Connection; Share Files With Nearby Share - Motorola XT2165DL User Manual

» For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose Start > Windows
Explorer. Your phone will appear as a connected drive where you can
drag and drop files. For more instructions or driver files, visit
www.motorola.com/support.
» For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at
www.android.com/filetransfer.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A VPN lets you access files on a secured network (like an office network
with a firewall). Contact the network administrator for VPN settings, and
any additional apps or requirements.
To enter VPN settings, swipe up
Advanced > VPN. Tap
enter settings from the network administrator. Select the VPN name to
connect.

Share your data connection

Your computer can access the Internet through your phone's mobile
network—you just need a USB cable.
Note: Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for
Internet access. This feature may require an additional subscription
service from your service provider.
1 Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
Note: If your computer is running something older than Microsoft
Windows 7 or Apple Macintosh OSX, it might require special
configuration.
2 On your phone, swipe up
3 In Settings, tap Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering, then tap
the USB tethering.
To stop the connection, tap USB tethering again, then disconnect your
phone from your computer.

Share files with Nearby Share

Share files with nearby contacts using Nearby Share.
Find it: Swipe up
preferences > Nearby Share
1 Tap Device visibility to choose an option:
• Everyone: All contacts near you can share with your phone when
the screen is unlocked.
• Contacts: Tap the switch beside the contacts who can share with
your phone when the screen is unlocked.
• Hidden: No contacts can share with your phone.
2 Tap
, then tap the switch to turn the feature on.
Note: Bluetooth and Location features must be turned on.
3 Open the file you want to share, such as a photo, video, or website.
to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN and
>
Settings > Connected devices > Connection
>
Connect, share & sync
Settings > Network & internet >
>
Settings, and make sure Wi-Fi is off.