Learn how to use WiFi direct on your Samsung Galaxy Mega. Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi-Fi Direct.
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From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
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Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi field, to turn Wi-Fi ON .
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At the bottom of the Wi-Fi screen, tap the Wi-Fi Direct button.
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Repeat steps 1 – 3 on the other device you want to connect with. The steps on a different model of phone, may be different.
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On your phone, tap Scan. The device scans for other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
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Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, tap on it.
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The other device has 2 minutes to tap Accept for the connection to be made.
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Once connected, the other device will show as Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the icon will display at the top of your screen.
Sharing Information with Connected Device
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To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the connected device, follow these steps:
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View the information that you want to share. For example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in your camera viewer or My Files folder, then tap the Share, Share via, or Send via option.
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Tap the Wi-Fi Direct option.
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Tap the connected device name. For example, Android_49ba.
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Tap Done.
The file is transferred and the other device will receive a screen notification that a Wi-Fi file has been received. The file can be found in My Files > All files > Device storage in the ShareViaWifi folder.
Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and shared folder information may differ.
Smart Wi-Fi
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With Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize your battery performance, maximize your data, simplify access to Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, automate your Wi-Fi connections, and track your data use.
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From the Home screen, tap App > Smart Wi-Fi
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The first time you access Smart Wi-Fi, you will need to install it. Tap OK at the prompt.
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Sign on to your Google account if you have not already done so.
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The Play Store displays the Smart Wi-Fi application.
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Tap Update.
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Tap Accept & download.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to use Wi-Fi.
