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Send Data via Wi-Fi Direct
You can send all kinds of files to another device 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 Wi-Fi Direct share notification, and touch
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.
Portable Hotspot
Portable Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is turned on,
you can share your phone's mobile data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The
feature works best when used in conjunction with the Enhanced LTE data services (although 3G
service can also be used).
Important:
Use of the Hotspot feature may require an additional subscription. Visit
or access your account via Boost Zone (touch
>
Boost Zone
) to learn more.
Note:
Turning on Hotspot will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks.
Enable Portable Hotspot
Follow the instructions below to enable the portable hotspot.
1. Touch
>
>
Settings
>
Portable Hotspot
.
2. Touch the Wi-Fi hotspot slider to activate the service. After a moment, the phone starts
broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
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Using both the Enhanced LTE service and hotspot drains your phone’s battery at a much
faster rate than when using any other feature combination.
Note:
The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply.
Configure Portable Hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure your portable
Wi-Fi hotspot.