Connect, share & sync Connect, share & sync
Connect, share & sync
Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more.
Connect with Wi-Fi
Turn Wi-Fi power on/o
Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, then tap the switch to turn it on
When Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available networks it has used before.
Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and o in Quick settings.
Connect to networks
To find networks in your range:
1 Swipe up > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 With Wi-Fi turned on, tap a found network to connect to it. When connected, you’ll see in the
status bar.
Note: If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status indicator
, swipe the status bar down, tap the
network, and enter the network’s password.
Wi-Fi hotspot
Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient Internet access to other
Wi-Fi enabled devices. Your phone turns o Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for Internet access.
This feature may require an additional subscription service from your service provider.
Find it: Swipe up
> Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering, then tap Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot
Note: These steps may vary depending on your network.
1 Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to set up security:
• Network name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
• Security: Select the type of security you want: None or WPA2 PSK. For WPA2 PSK, enter a
unique password (8 characters) that others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note: To protect your phone and hotspot from unauthorized access, set up hotspot security
(WPA2 is the most secure), including a password.