Nearby Devices Settings, Screen Mirroring Settings

Nearby Devices Settings

Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi.

To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with, and the other devices must support DLNA.

Note: Use care when enabling file sharing. When enabled, other devices can access data on your device.

1.From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab.

2.Tap Nearby devices to configure these options:

Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Nearby devices on or off.

Configure options to control how content is shared from your device:

•Content to share: Choose the type of content to share: 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).

•Receive files from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other

devices: Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject.

Tip: To change your device name for sharing, tap Menu > Rename device and enter a new device name.

Screen Mirroring Settings

With Screen mirroring, you can share your device’s screen with another device.

1.From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Screen mirroring. Your phone will scan for available devices.

2.Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect

Note: Tap Menu > Help to find instructions for using Screen mirroring to connect to a device.