Connect With Wi-Fi Direct; Share Files And Links With Nearby Android Phones - Motorola moto g STYLUS User Manual

Connected devices

Connect with Wi-Fi Direct

If you have a device, like a
wireless router or cable.
When you turn on your phone's Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct is automatically enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi Direct device:
1. On the device you want to connect, set up Wi-Fi Direct. For instructions, see that product's user guide.
2. On your phone, go to
3. Touch Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct.
You'll see a list of Wi-Fi Direct devices that are within range and compatible.
4. Touch the device's name to connect.

Share files and links with nearby Android phones

Share content easily and securely. You can share things like photos or videos, contacts, documents, and
links. Send them to another Android phone near you without using an internet connection.
Turn sharing on/off
To turn it on:
1. On your phone, make sure
2.
Open quick settings
Or, go to Settings
3.
Touch Turn on or turn it on
To turn it off, open quick settings, touch
Tip: You can change your phone's name to something less identifiable before sharing or receiving. Go to
Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Nearby Share > Device name and edit the
name.
Share content with someone
1. Open the content to share.
2.
Touch or touch > Share, then select Nearby Share.
Your phone will look for nearby devices.
3. Hold your phone and the other phone close to each other.
4. When you see the other phone in your list of nearby devices, touch its name to send the item.
The other person can accept or reject the transfer.
printer or TV, that supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your phone without a
Settings > Network & internet > Wi‑Fi > Wi-Fi preferences.
Bluetooth and
and touch .
> Connected devices > Connection preferences > Nearby Share.
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and turn it off
Location are turned on.
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