How To Use WiFi Direct – Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Jan 8, 2014

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Learn how to use WiFi direct on your Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. 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.

From the Home screen, tap Apps icon > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi field, to turn Wi-Fi ON icon.
At the bottom of the Wi-Fi screen, tap the Wi-Fi Direct button.
Repeat steps 1 – 3 on the other device you want to connect with. The steps on a different model of phone, may be different.
On your phone, tap Scan. The device scans for other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, tap on it.
The other device has 2 minutes to tap Accept for the connection to be made.
Once connected, the other device will show as Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the WiFi direct icon will display at the top of your screen.

Tags:

Android, Galaxy, Galaxy S4 Active, Samsung, Settings, WiFi

Amarnath Natarajan

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