NOTE If the Navigation bar is hidden, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open it. Some apps hide
the Navigation bar to provide you with a full-screen experience. The Navigation bar also hides after a
period of disuse.
How to Connect to Wi-Fi
Your device scans automatically for available Wi-Fi networks and connects to known networks when you are within range.
The Android operating system provides several options for connecting to Wi-Fi. This section describes the most
common options.
For help with the Android OS, please visit Google’s support website at http://support.google.com/android/.
How to Connect to Wi-Fi
1. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi settings are also
available on the Quick Settings shade. For more information, see How to Use
Quick Settings.
2. If Wi-Fi is set to OFF, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on.
When Wi-Fi is on, the ON/OFF switch shows ON .
3. Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi control panel shows the wireless networks that are in range
and indicates their signal strength. The control panel also shows any wireless
networks that your device has connected to in the past. If you are already
connected to Wi-Fi, the name and signal strength of the current Wi-Fi network are
shown.
4. In the Wi-Fi control panel, select the network that you want to connect to.
5. If prompted, enter the password and tap Connect.
How to Scan for Available Wi-Fi Networks
1. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is set to OFF, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on.
When Wi-Fi is on, the ON/OFF switch shows ON .
3. Tap Wi-Fi.
4. In the Wi-Fi control panel, tap the menu icon . The menu opens.
5. Tap Scan. A list of available networks appears.