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Using Wi-Fi Direct
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Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to each other without the need for wireless access
points (hotspots).
Connect to Another Device via Wi-Fi Direct
1. Touch the Home key> > >Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Touch >Advanced>Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone will search for other devices enabled with
Wi-Fi Direct connections.
4. Touch a device name under Peer devices to connect with it.
The other device will receive a connection prompt and need to accept the request for
connection. Both devices may need to enter a common PIN.
5. Once connected the device is displayed as “Connected” in the Peer devices list.
Send 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. Touch a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for new devices and
touch one of them.
Receive 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. Open the notification panel, touch the notification and select Accept to start receiving
the data.
Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (WiFiShare, for instance). You can
access them with the File Manager app.
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