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Bluetooth wireless
Turn Bluetooth power on/off
Find it: Apps  >  Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the 
switch to turn it on
Note: Swipe down the status bar with two fingers to quickly 
turn Bluetooth on or off.
Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn Bluetooth 
off when you’re not using it.
Connect devices
The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these 
steps:
 
1 Make sure the device you are pairing with is in discoverable 
mode (for details, refer to the guide that came with the 
device).
2 Tap Apps   >   Settings > Bluetooth.
3 Make sure the switch is on.
4 Tap a found device to connect it (if necessary, tap Pair or 
enter a passkey like 0000).
Tip: Tap   to rename device.
When the device connects, the Bluetooth status indicator 
shows at the top of the screen  .
To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device anytime, 
like a wireless headset, just turn the device off or on.
Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may 
cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and 
drive safely.
Manage devices
To manually reconnect your phone with a paired device, tap 
the device name in the list.
To manually disconnect your phone from a paired device, tap 
the device name in the devices list, then tap OK.
To remove a paired device, tap   next to the device name, 
then tap Unpair.
To change the name your phone shows to other devices, tap 
Apps  >  Settings > Bluetooth, turn Bluetooth power on, 
then tap Menu   > Rename this device. Enter a name and 
tap RENAME.
Let devices find your phone
To let a Bluetooth device discover your phone, just turn the 
Bluetooth switch on.
Transfer files
• Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then 
tap  > Bluetooth.
• Contacts: Tap Apps   >   Contacts, tap a person, then 
tap Menu   > Share > Bluetooth.
Connect & transfer
   Quick start: Connect & transfer
   Bluetooth wireless
   Wi-Fi networks
   USB cables
   Share your data connection
   Data use
   NFC
 Your cloud
   Phone & tablet
   Memory card
 Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
   Mobile network
   Airplane mode