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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Join a wireless network through the Connections menu used on Galaxy phones and tablets.

Samsung Galaxy · One UIAbout 2 minutes8 steps · 8 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 8

Open Quick settings

Swipe down from the top with two fingers.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
The Home Screen before the downward swipe.

The Home Screen before the downward swipe.

Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Quick settings

Swipe down from the top with two fingers.

The Home Screen before the downward swipe.

The Home Screen before the downward swipe.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Tap the cog at the top right.

The Settings cog is beside the power symbol.

The Settings cog is beside the power symbol.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Connections

Tap Connections near the top of Settings.

Connections is the first settings group below the account panel.

Connections is the first settings group below the account panel.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open Wi-Fi

Tap the Wi-Fi row.

Wi-Fi is at the top of Connections.

Wi-Fi is at the top of Connections.
Step 4

STEP 5

Turn Wi-Fi on

Tap the switch if it is off.

The Wi-Fi switch is grey and the page says Off.

The Wi-Fi switch is grey and the page says Off.
Step 5

STEP 6

Choose your network

Tap your own Wi-Fi name in Available networks.

Speedperform is an example network. Yours will have a different name.

Speedperform is an example network. Yours will have a different name.
Step 6

STEP 7

Enter the password

Type your Wi-Fi password, then tap Connect.

The password field is at the top; Connect is the blue button below it.

The password field is at the top; Connect is the blue button below it.
Step 7

STEP 8

Check you are connected

Look for Connected beneath your Wi-Fi name.

Speedperform now appears under Current network with Connected beneath it.

Speedperform now appears under Current network with Connected beneath it.
Step 8

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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