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Settings : Network and internet
Turn Wi-Fi off
To extend the life of your battery between charges, turn off Wi‑Fi when you're not in a location with access
to Wi‑Fi.
Open quick settings
and touch
Advanced: Disable Wi-Fi scanning
1.
Go to
Settings
> Security & location.
2.
Touch Location > Advanced > Scanning.
3.
Turn Wi‑Fi scanning off
If you turn this off, apps that
Advanced: Connect to hidden networks
1.
Go to
Settings
> Network & internet > Wi‑Fi >
2.
Enter the SSID (network name), security type, check Show password and enter the password.
3.
Touch Advanced options, and change Hidden network to Yes.
4.
Touch Save.
The hidden network is now visible in the list of available networks, and if you weren't connected to Wi-Fi
previously, you're now connected.
5.
If you were connected to Wi-Fi when you added the hidden network, in the list of available networks,
touch the name of the saved network, then touch Connect.
Connect with Wi-Fi Direct
If you have a device, like a
wireless router or cable.
When you turn on your phone's Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct is automatically enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi Direct device:
1.
On the device you want to connect, set up Wi-Fi Direct. For instructions, see that product's user guide.
2.
On your phone, go to
3.
Touch Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct.
You'll see a list of Wi-Fi Direct devices that are within range and compatible.
4.
Touch the device's name to connect.
Use Airplane mode
Airplane mode turns off all wireless connections, preventing your phone from transmitting signals that
could interfere with airplane communications.
to turn it off.
.
use your location
printer
or TV, that supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your phone without a
Settings
> Network & internet > Wi‑Fi > Wi-Fi preferences.
won't work as well.
Add network.
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