How to Use WiFi Direct on Android: Connecting & Sharing Images

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This wikiHow teaches you how to connect to other mobile and desktop devices via Wi-Fi Direct, using Android.

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Connecting to a Device

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  1. This is the list of all apps installed on your device.
  2. It will open your Settings app.
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  3. Here you can change your Wi-Fi settings, and connect to other devices.
  4. You have to enable your device's Wi-Fi before you can use Wi-Fi Direct.
  5. This button is in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open a drop-down menu.
  6. This will scan your surroundings, and list all devices around you available for a Wi-Fi Direct connection.
    • Depending on your device and current software, the Wi-Fi Direct button may be located at the bottom of your screen on the Wi-Fi page, instead of a drop-down menu.
  7. Tapping will send an invitation to the device you've selected. Your contact will have 30 seconds to accept the invitation and connect with you via Wi-Fi Direct.
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  2. This will highlight the image file, and reveal new icons at the top of your screen.
  3. This is the Share button. It will open a new window where you can select an app to share this file.
  4. It will open a list of devices around you available for a Wi-Fi Direct file transfer.
  5. Your contact will receive a notification on their device, asking if they want to accept a file transfer from you. If they accept, they will receive the image you're sending on their device.
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    How do I deactivate the function on my phone that connects it to a network that isn't mine?
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    Assuming your phone is running Android and you're auto-connecting to a neighbor's open WiFi network, go into Settings, then WiFi, and find the list of networks. The network in question should say "connected." Long press it and set it to exclude.
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    How do I turn off WiFi Direct?
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    Go to the setting, then look for WiFi settings, then just turn off the WiFi.
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    When I try to connect my phone to my TV using screen share, my TV shows me a message saying, "please try again after closing the screen share app". What does this mean?
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    Turn off the app. Start anew. You could also turn off the TV if you want but it's not necessary.
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      1. Open your Android's Settings.
      2. Tap Wi-Fi .
      3. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to On position.
      4. Tap the three vertical dots icon.
      5. Tap Wi-Fi Direct .
      6. Select a device to connect.

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