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Nearby Devices Settings
Share files with devices over Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot.
To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share
with. From an app, look for the Nearby devices sharing options.
Note
: Use care when enabling file sharing. When enabled, other devices can access data on your device.
Turn Sharing via Nearby Devices On or Off
To use sharing with nearby devices, you must have the option turned on.
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Nearby devices
to configure these options:
Tap the
ON/OFF
switch to turn Nearby devices on or off. Nearby devices must be turned on
to configure options.
Under
Advanced
, configure options to control how content is shared from your device:
•
Content to share
: Choose the type of content to share from Videos, Photos, or Music.
•
Allowed devices
: View and manage a list of devices allowed to connect to your device.
•
Denied devices
: View and manage a list of devices restricted from connecting to your
device.
•
Download to
: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (device
memory) or optional installed SD card (not included).
•
Received files from other devices
: Choose how to handle incoming files from other
devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject.
Tip
: To rename your device, from the Nearby devices screen, tap
More options
>
Rename device
,
enter a new name, and then tap
OK
.
Printing Settings
You can print from your phone, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and
the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Turn Print Services On or Off
Before you can print from your phone, a print service must be turned on. The print service communicates
with the printer when you select something to print.
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Printing
, and then choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin
is available by default.
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