Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows two devices to establish a direct, peer-to-peer Wi-Fi
connection without requiring a wireless router.
Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct
1. From the home screen, tap
2. If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the
> Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone will search for other devices
3. Tap
enabled with Wi-Fi Direct connections.
4. Tap a device name under Peer Devices to connect with it. The other
device will receive a Wi-Fi Direct connection prompt and need to accept
the request for connection . Both devices may need to enter a common
PIN. If prompted, tap CONNECT.
5. Once connected, the device is displayed as "Connected".
Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct
1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to
share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Wi-Fi Direct. The method may vary by
application and data type.
3. Tap a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for
new devices and tap one of them.
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> Settings > Wi-Fi.
position.
Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct
When an attempt to transfer data via Wi-Fi Direct is received, you can see a
notification in the status bar. Tap Accept to start receiving the data.
Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (WiFiShare, for
instance) in the phone storage or microSDHC directory. You can access them
with the File Manager app.
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