Showing posts with label Wi-Fi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wi-Fi. Show all posts

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Share Mobile Data Connection Via Wi-Fi in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Wi-Fi is one of connectivity features available in the Samsung Galaxy SIV. You can use it to gain internet connection by connecting your phone to a Wi-Fi network, either it's an open or secured Wi-Fi network. Once you have an internet connection, you can use it to send emails, browsing webpages, install apps, etc.

See also: How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

Aside from the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, you can also set your phone as internet Access Point by using portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature. This feature will allow you to share your mobile data connection to another Wi-Fi enabled devices(max. 10 devices).


How to set Samsung Galaxy S4 as Wi-Fi hotspot?
To do so, kindly follow the steps listed below:
  1. First, you have to enable the mobile data on your phone. From any screen, swipe down the top of the screen using two fingers and then tap Mobile data button to enable it(it shows green when it's enabled).
  2. Now, go to Settings.
  3. Tap Connections tab.
  4. Tap More networks.
  5. Tap Tethering and portable hotspot.
  6. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the right to enable this option.
  7. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure menus under this option. To change Wi-Fi hotspot access go to the step #8, to add allowed devices go to the step #9 while to configure Wi-Fi hotspot settings go to the step #10.
  8. Change Wi-Fi hotspot access:
    To change Wi-Fi hotspot access, tap the Wi-Fi network name (by default the name is AndroidAP) and then select from the following options:
    • All devices: select this option if you want all Wi-Fi enabled devices can access the internet via your data network.
    • Allowed device only: select this option if you want only the devices in the Allowed devices list that can access the internet via your data network.
  9. Add and remove devices in the Allowed devices list:
    • Tap Allowed devices button.
    • Tap Add button (+).
    • Enter the device and the MAC address of the device you want to allow to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
    • Tap OK button.
    • The device will be added to the Allowed devices list.
    • To remove device from the list, tap the Trash can icon then select the device you want to remove from the list and then tap Delete button.
  10. Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot:
    • Tap Configure button.
    • If necessary, change the Wi-Fi network name by entering the required name in the Network SSID field.
    • If necessary, check the box in the left side of Hide my device option to hide your network profile when another device is scanning Wi-Fi.
    • If necessary, you can change the security. By default, the security is open or without using password but if you want to set password for your hotspot you can change the security to WPA2 PSK and then enter the password.
    • Once done tap Save button to save the changes.


How to connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot?
I've tested these steps by using Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7 with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Under Wireless and network section, enable Wi-Fi by sliding the ON/OFF switch to the right.
  3. The phone will automatically scan for the available Wi-Fi networks. If the Wi-Fi hotspot is open, then it will automatically connect. If you set the password for the Wi-Fi hotspot, tap the Wi-Fi network name (by default, the name is AndroidAP) and then enter the password and then tap Connect button.
  4. The mobile data connection from Samsung Galaxy SIV now can be used in this phone.

For the record, while you set your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, it may consumes more battery. So, if you're tight with the battery issue, better you don't use this feature for a long time or simply use this feature as needed.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Enable and Use Wi-Fi Direct Feature to Transfer Files in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network is one way that you can do to get an internet connection in your Samsung Galaxy SIV. Once you have an internet connection, you can use it to browse webpages, install apps from the Google Play Store, send emails, etc.

See also: How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network in Android 4.4 Kitkat in the Samsung Galaxy S4

In addition to obtain an internet connection, when you and another Wi-Fi Direct enabled device are connecting in the same Wi-Fi network, then you can use Wi-Fi Direct feature to transfer files one another.


How to enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct in Android 4.4 Kitkat?
Below are the steps to do so:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. In the Connections tab, tap Wi-Fi.
  3. Slide the switch at the top of the screen to the right to enable Wi-Fi.
  4. Tap Wi-Fi network profile to connect with it. If necessary, enter the password to connect with the selected Wi-Fi network. Tap Connect button.
  5. Now, tap Wi-Fi Direct button located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  6. Your phone will scan for all available Wi-Fi Direct enabled devices and they will be listed under available devices section.
  7. Tap the desired available device you wish to connect.
  8. Once another device accepting your Wi-Fi Direct invitation then both devices will be connected.
  9. Wi-Fi Direct is now enabled and you're ready to use it to transfer files.
  10. To disable Wi-Fi Direct, tap End connection button then tap OK button to confirm.

How to transfer file using Wi-Fi Direct in Android 4.4 Kitkat?
Make sure another device you wish to transfer with is connected in the same Wi-Fi network with you and has a Wi-Fi Direct feature. As the example, I'll try to transfer picture files using Wi-Fi Direct between my Samsung Galaxy SIV and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7 through Gallery app and My Files app.


Method #1: From Gallery app
  1. Open Gallery app. By default, it's viewed by albums.
  2. Tap the required albums where pictures you want to share are saved.
  3. To transfer a single picture go to the step #4, while to transfer multiple pictures go to the step #5.
  4. Transfer a single picture:
    • Tap the desired picture you wish to transfer.
    • Tap Share button.
    • On pop up menu select Wi-Fi Direct.
    • Tap the desired device you wish to transfer with by ticking the box next to the device name.
    • Tap Done button.
    • The selected picture will be transferred shortly.
  5. Transfer multiple pictures:
    • Tap the Menu key then select Select item.
    • Tick the box in the desired pictures you wish to transfer.
    • Tap Share button.
    • On pop up menu select Wi-Fi Direct.
    • Tap the desired device you wish to transfer with by ticking the box next to the device name.
    • Tap Done button.
    • The selected pictures will be transferred shortly.


Method #2: From My Files app
  1. Open My Files app. By default, it's viewed by category.
  2. Tap Image. This will redirect you to the DCIM folder in the internal storage where the phone uses it by default to save all pictures you've taken by using the camera. Or you can navigate to the required folder as you want.
  3. Tap Camera.
  4. To transfer a single picture file go to the step #5, while to transfer multiple pictures go to the steps #6.
  5. Transfer a single picture file:
    • Long tap the desired picture file.
    • On pop up menu select Share via.
    • On pop up menu select Wi-Fi Direct.
    • Tap the desired device you wish to transfer with by ticking the box next to the device name.
    • Tap Done button.
    • The selected picture file will be transferred shortly.
  6. Transfer multiple picture files:
    • Tick the box in the left side of desired pictures you wish to share.
    • Tap Share button.
    • On pop up menu select Wi-Fi Direct.
    • Tap the desired device you wish to transfer with by ticking the box next to the device name.
    • Tap Done button.
    • The selected picture files will be transferred shortly.

If you're like me, if possible (when another device has Wi-Fi Direct feature) I always choose Wi-Fi Direct feature to transfer files, especially if the file have large size because Wi-Fi Direct can transfer files faster and easier than another transfer method (eg: Bluetooth). FYI, this feature consumes lot of power to run, therefore your phone will give you a notification to turn off this feature when you don't use it to save your battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network in Android 4.4 Kitkat

Browsing web pages, checking emails, installing apps are some things that frequently done by users with their Samsung Galaxy SIV. To be able to do all these things, you must have an internet connection. One way that you can do to gain internet connection is by connecting to the Wi-Fi network, either it's open or secured Wi-Fi network. For those of you who don't know how to do so, you can see the complete steps below.


How to connect to a Wi-Fi network in Android 4.4 Kitkat?
FYI, when you're trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network, you'll be asked to enter a Wi-Fi password. You can get the password from your Wi-Fi network provider, or if you use Wi-Fi modem the default password usually was printed on the bottom label or you can find the password in its manual book.


Method #1: From Settings menu
If this is the first time for you to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network, it'll be better if you use this method because it'll allow you to choose which network you wish to connect with as well as entering the password for the selected Wi-Fi network. Here are the steps:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Connections tab.
  3. Tap Wi-Fi.
  4. Slide the switch at the top of the screen to the right to enable Wi-Fi. Now, your phone will scan for available Wi-Fi networks and they will be displayed under Wi-Fi networks tab.
  5. Tap the desired Wi-Fi network you wish to connect.
  6. If necessary, enter the Wi-Fi password correctly. Please note that it's case sensitive, where "a" is not the same with "A". FYI, because by default Samsung Galaxy SIV use WPA/WPA2, then the password length should be more than 8 chars to make you be able to connect to the network. If it's less than 8 chars, then you can try to connect to the Wi-Fi network by using WEP.
  7. Tap Connect button.
  8. If you've managed to connect with the selected Wi-Fi network, then the selected Wi-Fi network will be labelled with Connected and you'll see the Wi-Fi icon on the status bar.
  9. Now you're ready to use Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet.


Method #2: From Notification panel
If you've been ever connected to a secured Wi-Fi network in the past, the Wi-Fi network profile and its password will be automatically saved by your phone. If so, you can connect with the Wi-Fi network easily through the notification panel. Here are the steps:
  1. Swipe down the top of the screen.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi quick setting button to enable or disable it. When the button shows green means the option is turned on.
  3. You'll be informed if you've managed to connect with the Wi-Fi network and you'll see the Wi-Fi icon on the status bar.
  4. Now you're ready to use Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet.

Based on my experience, if for your own reason, you decide to change the Wi-Fi password, then make sure to write down the password somewhere else. It'll be useful if you accidentally forget the Wi-Fi network profile and need to enter the password to connect with the network.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Keep Wi-Fi On or Off During Sleep

One way that you can do to get internet connection on the Samsung Galaxy SIII is using Wi-Fi to connect to Wi-Fi network.

See also: How to Connect to Wi-Fi Network on Samsung Galaxy S3

Here you can also keep your phone's Wi-Fi on during it is asleep. But, you should note that when you turn this option on then you must pay it with more battery consumption.


How to turn on keep Wi-Fi on during asleep?
As written on videotron.tmtx.ca, you can activated this option by following the steps below:
  1. Tap the Menu key on Home screen.
  2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
  3. Here make sure that the slider next to the Wi-Fi option shows ON.
  4. Tap Wi-Fi.
  5. Tap the Menu key then select Advanced.
  6. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
  7. On the pop up menu select Always. When the dot indicator shows green means this option is selected.
  8. Done. Now your phone's Wi-Fi will remain connected to the Wi-Fi network even if your phone is asleep.

How to turn off keep Wi-Fi on during asleep?
From the same source, if you want to deactivated this option due to any reasons, then following the steps below:
  1. Tap the Menu key on Home screen.
  2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
  3. Tap Wi-Fi.
  4. Tap the Menu key then select Advanced.
  5. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
  6. On the pop up menu select Never. When the dot indicator shows green means this option is selected.
  7. Done. Now your phone's Wi-Fi will not connected to the Wi-Fi network while it is asleep.

Well, by knowing on how to turn this option on or off, now you can set it according to your needs and conditions. When you want to stay connected to the Wi-Fi network and want to save your data usage, then keep it on. But, if you want not to always connected to the Wi-Fi network especially while it is asleep and want to save more battery consumption, then you can turn it off. So, choose which best for you then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Stop the Phone Keeps Scanning Wi-Fi on Android 4.3

Though lot of users alleges that turned on Wi-Fi all the times will poor the battery life, in certain case a user might be want to keep this option always on. As has been said by an insider named Nicola who wants to keep the Wi-Fi on all the time to keep the Viber on his phone always connected as it's the only way for a couple of peoples to contact him in an emergency.

See also: How to Fix Wi-Fi Always Turn Off When the Phone is Sleep on Samsung Galaxy S3

While in Android 4.3, there's a Wi-Fi related option named Always allow scanning which will allow your phone to constantly scanning for Wi-Fi networks even when the Wi-Fi is turned off. This option is claimed will be able to save more power due to the phone doesn't need to use some powers taking by the GPS to get your location information. In another side, this option also reported by some users as the culprit of some problems occurs on their phones, such as boot loop issue after restart and else. If that happen, you can easily turning off this option.


How to disable Always allow scanning option?
For any reason, if you wants to turn this option off then kindly do as follows:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap My connections tab.
  3. If necessary slide the switch next to Wi-Fi option to the right to enable this option which will let you accessing the menu inside this option.
  4. Tap Wi-Fi.
  5. Tap the Menu key then select Advanced.
  6. Uncheck the box next to Always allow scanning option.

Once you've done the steps, now the phone should be stopped constantly scanning Wi-Fi, though by disabling this option would reduce a quality of the information location provided. But, if you really bothered with the problem caused by this option, then it might be the right time for you to turn off this option. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Fix Wi-Fi Always Turn Off When the Phone is Sleep

An insider named Nicola has sent me an email and ask me why the Wi-Fi on his Samsung Galaxy SIII is always turn off whenever the phone is sleep. The Wi-Fi will on again whenever he wake up the phone and put in password. Well, if you're also experience the same problem or if you want to keep the Wi-Fi always on while the phone is sleep for any reason, then below are some things you need to do in your phone.


1. Set the phone to keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
The first thing you need to do is by setting the Wi-Fi to always on. If you don't know how to do so, you can see the steps in the link below.
See also: How to Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep on Samsung Galaxy S3

2. Turn off Power Saver or Battery Saver app
If you already set the Wi-Fi to always on --as happen on Nicola's case-- but the Wi-Fi still off when the phone is sleep, then try to check whether you have installed any other app related with power saving or battery saver. Most of these apps will turn off the Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while the phone is sleep to save the power as much as possible. If you have any of them, then try to turn off them to let the Wi-Fi on when the phone is sleep.


Well, these are two possible ways that you can do to avoid the Wi-Fi turn off while the phone is sleep. However, if you own another ways to fix this problem then I'll really appreciate if you're willing to share them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to View Shared Contents with Nearby Devices

Samsung Galaxy SIII is a DLNA capable devices which will allow you to share media file with another DLNA capable devices which are connected in the same Wi-Fi network. You need to enable file sharing option first to allow another devices accessing your data.

See also: How to Share Media Files with Nearby Devices on Samsung Galaxy S3

Aside from as a host, you can also act your phone to access data from another DLNA capable devices which are already share their media file.


How to view shared media files with nearby devices?
Here are the steps you need to do:
  1. Go to Apps through the Home screen.
  2. Tap Gallery.
  3. Here you'll see the connected devices will be listed. Tap the desired device name to browse the shared contents.
  4. If you don't see the connected device, then refresh the devices list by tapping the Menu key then select Scan for nearby devices. Once the connected devices is listed, tap it to browse the contents.

By knowing the step, now you can easily accessing media file shared by another devices with nearby devices. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Share Media Files with Nearby Devices

There are some option in Samsung Galaxy SIII to share files over Wi-Fi, such as Group Cast which will allow you to share document or file with another AllShare Play capable device that connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

See also: How to Share Document or File Using Group Cast on Samsung Galaxy S3

Another option available in this phone which also utilizing Wi-Fi network is the nearby devices. This option will allow you to share media files with another DLNA --Digital Living Network Alliance-- capable device which are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.


How to share video, photos or music with nearby devices?
To do so, kindly follow the steps as listed below:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap More settings.
  3. Tap Nearby devices.
  4. Tick the box next to File sharing option to turn on or off the option.
  5. If this is the first time you use this option, then you'll see some information about this option, tap OK to continue. Tap Do not show again to stop the message from appearing again.
  6. Tap Shared contents to determine which the media files you would like to share: Video, Photos or Music. Tap the box next to the desired option, then tap OK button.
  7. You'll receive a request from nearby devices to access your phone, tap OK to accept and add the device to the Allowed device list, or tap Cancel to reject and add the device to the Not-allowed devices list.
  8. Tap Device name to change your phone's names, then tap Save. The name will be used by the others to identify your phone.

Once you activate the file sharing, another allowed DLNA capable devices in the same Wi-Fi network will be able to access data on your phone. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Delete Saved Wi-Fi Network Profile

Nowadays, there are lot of activities that you can do through the phone that use internet connection to works, from open your Facebook account, send email messages, download and install apps from the Play Store, etc. One way that you can do to obtain internet connection to your Samsung Galaxy SIII is by connecting to the Wi-Fi network.

See also: How to Connect Wi-Fi Network on Samsung Galaxy S3

The steps to do so is quite simple and easy. Even so, some of visitors of Inside-Galaxy said that they have encountered problem associated with the Wi-Fi network connectivity, such as unable to connect to the saved Wi-Fi network profile because the password has been changed. Well, if you also encountering the same problem, then you can try to delete the required Wi-Fi network profile saved in your phone, then try to re-connect again.


How to forget Wi-Fi network profile?
Below are the complete steps to remove Wi-Fi network:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. If required, turn the Wi-Fi on. When the slider is in the right side and shows green means the Wi-Fi is turned on.
  3. Tap Wi-Fi to see the options available.
  4. Tap and hold the required Wi-Fi network profile you want to remove.
  5. Tap Forget network button.
  6. The selected Wi-Fi network profile has been deleted.

Once you've deleted the saved Wi-Fi network profile, now you can try again to connect or scan available network in order to obtain internet connections. You can also do this steps if you no longer want the certain Wi-Fi network profile listed on the list. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Share Selected Text in the Web Page

Web search is one of the option available when you're selecting text in the web. By using this option you can search whatever the text selected directly from the web, and you will find the search result be displayed in the default search engine page.

See also: How to Search Selected Text on the Web Page on Samsung Galaxy S3

While you selecting text in the web, you can also find another option available called Share. This option will allow you to share the highlighted text in the web to another device through several ways, such as via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging or Wi-Fi Direct.


How to Share highlighted text in the web page?
If you wants to share text in the stock Browser apps in Samsung Galaxy SIII to another device by using some options available there, then below are the steps you need to do:
  1. Open the stock Browser apps.
  2. Navigate to the required web page.
  3. Tap and hold the text until the text select is shown. You can adjust the text selected area by tapping and drag one of the anchor points at the selected text. The text selected will be highlighted.
  4. Tap Share icon at the top area of the display.
  5. Now, you'll see some options available to share, such as:
    • Bluetooth: choose this option to share the selected text to another Bluetooth-capable device. Make sure both of the devices to enable the Bluetooth to do so.
    • Email: choose this option to share the selected text via Email. This will copying the selected text to a new email message in the Email apps. When you have multiple email accounts, then you will be asked to choose which the account you want to send the email with. But, if you've already set the default email account, then it will automatically use this account to send the email with.
    • Gmail: choose this option to share the selected text via Gmail. This will copying the text selected to a new email message in the Gmail apps.
    • Messaging: choose this option to share the selected text via messaging. This will copying the text selected to a new text message in the Messaging apps.
    • Wi-Fi Direct: choose this option to share the selected text by connecting to another Wi-Fi capable device.
  6. Choose the required option you wish to use to share the text.
  7. The selected text will be sent to another device by using the selected methods.

By knowing how to share the selected text in the web to another device using some methods, now you can share a useful information in the web easily by using one of the available methods as mentioned above. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Print Document or Photo to the Samsung printer Via Wi-Fi

Samsung Galaxy SIII has the feature called group cast which will facilitate you to share document in real time easily with another Samsung Android device with AllShare play capability. Make sure you already have a Samsung account and connected at the same Wi-Fi network to be able to use this option.

See also: How to Share Document or File Using Group Cast on Samsung Galaxy S3

In addition to share document with another Samsung Android device, you can also print document or picture directly through your phone to the Samsung printer using Wi-Fi connection.


How to print document or picture to the Samsung printer via Wi-Fi?
To do so kindly follow the steps listed below:
  1. Turn on the Wi-Fi then connecting your phone with the same Wi-Fi network where the Samsung printer is also connected.
  2. Open the required document or picture on your phone that you wish to print.
  3. Tap the Menu key then select Print.
  4. Tap OK button on the notification window that inform you that you can only print on Samsung printer.
  5. Tap the required Samsung printer.
  6. Tap Settings (gear ) icon at the top area of the screen to adjust paper size and other settings required.
  7. Tap Print icon located at the top right corner of the screen to print the document or picture.

By knowing the steps mentioned above of course will useful to help you to print the document or photo directly from your Samsung Galaxy SIII to the Samsung printer that connected at the same Wi-Fi network.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Connect to Wi-Fi Network

One way that you can use to be able to obtain an internet connection on the Samsung Galaxy SIII is to connect to a Wi-Fi network. But, first you must enabling Wi-Fi on your phone in order to connect to Wi-Fi network.

See also: How to Turn On or Off Wi-Fi on the Samsung Galaxy S3

According to wikipedia, Wi-Fi is an acronym for Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi is the wireless technology that has the ability to provide wireless internet access with a bandwidth up to 11 Mbps. Well, after you enabling Wi-Fi on your phone, now you can start to connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network within range that available.

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How to connect to Wi-Fi network?
As written on optus.com.au, to do so kindly following the steps below:
  1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
  2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Make sure the Wi-Fi on your phone has been activated. When the slider next to the Wi-Fi option shows green indicates that it has been turned on.
  4. Here a list of Wi-Fi networks are available will be displayed on your phone screen.
  5. Tap the required network.
  6. Follow the instructions that appear on your phone screen then select the security settings if required.
  7. If the Wi-Fi network that you choose asks for a password, then enter the password.
  8. Tap Connect button.
  9. Tap Home button to return to the Home screen.
  10. Finish. Now your phone is connected to a selected Wi-Fi network.

Well, by knowing on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network, now you can use the internet connection on your phone to browse the webpages, update software, download apps, etc.. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn On or Off Wi-Fi

There are several useful features that are owned by the Samsung Galaxy S3 which works with Wi-Fi support, such as Wi-Fi Direct that will allow you to transfer files at speeds up to 300Mbps.

See also: How to Enable and Use Wi-Fi Direct on Samsung Galaxy S3

By utilizing Wi-Fi on your phone, you can also set your Galaxy SIII as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot that will allow you to share internet connection with up to 5 another Wi-Fi capable devices.

See Also: How to Use Samsung Galaxy S3 as Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

In order to allow you to use these features mentioned above on your phone, then first you have to enable Wi-Fi on your phone.

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How to enable Wi-Fi?
As written on videotron.tmtx.ca, to enable Wi-Fi on your phone then kindly following the steps below:
  1. Tap on Menu key on Home screen.
  2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
  3. Swipe the switch next to Wi-Fi option to the right to turn it on.
  4. Finish. Now Wi-Fi on your phone has been activated.

How to disable Wi-Fi?
From the same source, if you want to disable Wi-Fi on your phone, then just following the steps below:
  1. Tap on Menu key on Home screen.
  2. On the pop up menu select Settings.
  3. Swipe the switch next to Wi-Fi option to the left to turn it off.
  4. Finish. Now Wi-Fi on your phone has been disabled.

By knowing how to enable and disable Wi-Fi on your Galaxy S3, now you can set it according to your needs. If you want to use features that require Wi-Fi support, then turn it on. Or if you're do not need Wi-Fi and want to save more battery, then you can turn it off. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Use It as Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

A lot of features pinned inside Samsung Galaxy SIII will allow you to do many things, either directly through the phone or by connecting it to another device such as a computer or TV.

See also: How to Connect TV with Samsung Galaxy S3

With the Galaxy SIII you can even set your own Wi-Fi hotspot that will allow you to share your internet connection with other devices that have Wi-Fi connection, such as a laptop, tablet, etc..

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How to set portable Wi-Fi hotspot?
As always you can do almost anything with this phone easily, including how to set Wi-Fi hotspot. As written on the forum at techhotfix.com, here are the simple steps you need to do:
  1. Go to Apps through Galaxy SIII Home screen.
  2. Scroll down until you find Settings, then tap on it.
  3. Tap on More Settings.
  4. Tap on Tethering and portable hotspot.
  5. Tap on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
  6. Press the Configure button located on the bottom right of the screen.
  7. Delete the existing text on the Network SSID field and enter a new name for your hotspot.
  8. Tap on Password then delete the existing password and enter your new password.
  9. Press on the Save button to save your changes.
  10. Turn portable Wi-Fi hotspot on by sliding the switch next this option.
  11. Finish. Now your portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active and your others Wi-Fi capable devices can connect it.


Well, it's easy, right? By using your Galaxy SIII as Wi-Fi hotspot you will be able to share your internet connection with up to five other Wi-Fi capable devices. So, try this useful feature then share your experience here through the comment below :)