Wi-Fi Direct Settings
Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or
hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your phone can use Wi-Fi Direct
to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on
to configure Wi-Fi Direct settings.
3. Tap More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct
devices, or you can tap Scan to start scanning.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
– or –
Tap More options > Multi connect to scan for devices that support multi connect. Select the
devices and follow the prompts to establish the connections.
Note: Tap
More options > Rename device to give your phone a new name (which other
devices see when connecting to your phone via Wi-Fi Direct).
Hotspot and Tethering Settings
Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone's data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Use
Tethering to share your phone's Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone via
USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services.
Hotspot Settings
Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone's data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.
Turn Hotspot On or Off
To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you're finished. You
can control Hotspot from Settings.
Settings
Apps >
Settings.
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