- Wi-Fi: Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for more information.
- Bluetooth: Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Refer to Bluetooth for more information.
- Phone visibility: Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you. When this feature is activated, your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using their Transfer files to device option.
- Data usage: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.
- Flight mode: Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can us eonly non-network services.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Connections
Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing. After takeoff, you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel.- NFC and payment: Set the device to allow you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. Refer to NFC and payment for more information.
- Mobile hotspot and tethering: Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. Refer to Mobile hotspot and tethering for more information.
- Mobile networks: Configure your mobile network settings.
- SIM card manager (dual SIM models): Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to SIM card manager (dual SIM models) for more information.
- Location: Change settings for location information permissions.
- More connection settings: Customise settings to control other features. Refer to More connection settings for more information.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Wi-Fi Setup
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to Samsung Galaxy S8 Wireless Setup connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.- Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
- Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
- On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it.
- Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
- Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Enter the password and tap CONNECT.
- Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET.
- If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi feature or the wireless router.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Wi-Fi Direct
Samsung Galaxy S8 Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.- On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it.
- Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The detected devices are listed. If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its Wi-Fi Direct feature.
- Select a device to connect to.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Sending and receiving data
You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device.- Launch the Gallery app and select an image.
- Tap Share → Wi-Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to.
- Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.
Ending the device connection
- On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi.
- Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The device displays the connected devices in the list.
- Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.
