To scan for nearby available networks that you haven't connected to before:

1. Open quick settings, then touch & hold .

2. Turn Use Wi-Fi on .

   You'll see a list of available networks. If a network needs a password, you'll see .

3. Do one of the following:

   • If the network is open (no ), tap its name to connect.
   • To type a password from the network owner, tap the network to connect to, then enter the password. For your home network, get the password from the label on the Wi-Fi router. For a public network, get the password from the business or organization.
   • To connect using a QR code, next to Add network, tap and scan the code.
   • If the network is hidden, you'll need to set it up before it'll show up in the list of available networks.

To switch to a network you've used before:

1. Open quick settings, then touch & hold .

2. In the list of nearby networks:

   • To connect to a different network, tap its name.
   • To change settings for the currently connected network, tap > .
   • To change settings for a saved, disconnected network, touch & hold its name, then tap Modify.

You can share connection information with a friend so they can connect to the same network.

1. Open quick settings, then touch & hold .
2. Tap the network you’re connected to, then tap .
3. Show the person the code to scan or the Wi-Fi password to type.

If you don't want to automatically connect to a saved Wi-Fi network, you can forget that network.

1. Open quick settings, then touch & hold .
2. If the network appears in your list of nearby networks, touch & hold its name, then tap Forget.
3. To review all of your saved networks, tap Saved networks. For each network you want to remove, tap its name, then tap Forget.

1. Go to Settings > Location.
2. Touch Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth scanning.
3. Turn Wi‑Fi scanning off .

If you turn this off, apps that use your location won't work as well.

1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi‑Fi > Add network.
2. Enter the SSID (network name), security type, check Show password and enter the password.
3. Tap Advanced options, and change Hidden network to Yes.

4. Tap Save.

   The hidden network is now visible in the list of available networks, and if you weren’t connected to Wi-Fi previously, you’re now connected.

5. If you were connected to Wi-Fi when you added the hidden network, in the list of available networks, tap the name of the saved network, then tap Connect.