Bluetooth, Tethering and Mobile hotspot | Samsung SM-G316HHAHKSA

Settings

Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy

Tap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections. When this happens, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid additional charges, set this option to Always.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.

Tap →Wi-Fi Direct.

Bluetooth

Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it. To use more options, tap .

•Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible.

•Received files: View received files via the Bluetooth feature.

Tethering and Mobile hotspot

Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices. Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for details.

On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot.

•Mobile hotspot: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices through the Wi-Fi network. You can use this feature when the network connection is not available.

•USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer.

•Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.

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SM-G316HU/DD SM-G316HU/DS Table of Contents Messages & email Read me first Instructional icons Package contents Getting started Device layout Buttons Using the SIM or Usim card and battery Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Getting started Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Activating SIM or Usim cards Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM modelsChanging the display name and icon of SIM or Usim cards Charging the battery Switching between cards Reducing the battery consumption Using a memory card Installing a memory card →Settings →Storage →Unmount SD card Turning the device on and offRemoving the memory card Formatting the memory card Locking and unlocking the screen Basics Using the touch screenTapping Dragging Tapping and holdingDouble-tapping Flicking Spreading and pinching Home screen layout Home screen Home screen options Apps screen Indicator icons Icon Meaning Using the notifications panel Notifications panel Opening apps Using the quick setting buttonsClosing an app Installing or uninstalling apps Installing appsSamsung Galaxy Apps Play Store Uninstalling or disabling apps Entering textManaging apps Keyboard layout Using additional keyboard functions Copying and pastingChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layout Screen capture My Files Power saving feature Ultra power saving mode Wi-Fi Network connectivityMobile data Tap Connect Tethering and Mobile hotspot Using the Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and Mobile hotspots Using USB tethering Using Bluetooth tetheringTick Bluetooth tethering Tick USB tethering Managing the Home and Apps screens PersonalisingManaging the Home screen Managing the Apps screen Managing panelsChanging the sorting method Hiding apps Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaperChanging ringtones Tap Set as wallpaper or Done Using backup accounts Using Samsung Smart SwitchChanging the screen lock method Transferring data from your previous device Using Smart Switch Mobile Using Samsung KiesUsing Smart Switch with computers Adding accounts Setting up accountsRemoving accounts Phone Making calls Making an international call Making calls from call logs or contacts listTap Keypad Receiving calls Options during calls During a video call Contacts Adding contactsImporting and exporting contacts Moving contacts from other devices Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Searching for contactsTap →Add shortcut to home screen Messages & email MessagesSending messages Dual SIM models Viewing incoming messages Setting up email accountsSingle SIM models Sending emails Reading emails Basic shooting CameraTaking photos or recording videos Shooting modes AutoBest photo Launching Camera on the locked screen Continuous shot PanoramaSports Night Camera settings Anti-fog Timer Use this for delayed-time shots Viewing content on the device Gallery Planner Useful apps and featuresCreating events or tasks Internet Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Alarm Setting alarmsVideo Clock World clock TimerStopwatch Calculator MemoComposing memos Searching for memos Recording voice memos Voice RecorderPlaying voice memos Listening to the FM radio RadioScanning radio stations Google apps ChromeGmail Google+ Maps Play MusicPlay Movies & TV Play Books Google Settings PhotosHangouts Google Bluetooth About Bluetooth Sending and receiving data Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesSending an image Wi-Fi Direct Unpairing Bluetooth devicesAbout Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to other devices Ending the device connection Connecting to a printer Printing contentMobile printing Adding printer plug-ins Device & data manager Upgrading the deviceUpgrading over the air Upgrading with Samsung Kies Transferring files between the device and a computer Connecting as a media deviceDevice MTP Performing a data reset Connecting with Samsung KiesUsing a Google account Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data About Settings SettingsWi-Fi Bluetooth Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyWi-Fi Direct Tap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Data usage Flight modeSIM card manager dual SIM models Default messaging app LocationPrinting More networks Display SoundWallpaper Lock screen Additional settings CallAnswering/ending calls Ringtones and keypad tones Application manager Backup and resetAdd account Accessibility Text-to-speech options Default Language and inputLanguage Samsung keyboard Google voice typing Keyboard swipe Text-to-speech options Date and timePointer speed Battery Storage Set up SIM card lock Security About device Storage type Set a storage type for credential files Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messages Touch screen responds slowly or improperly Sound echoes during a call Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored in the device has been lost Copyright