Control Airplane Mode And Other Network Settings

These settings are available under Settings > Wireless & networks > More. Follow the links for detailed instructions:

  • Airplane mode. Check to turn off all the device's radios that transmit data.
  • VPN. Touch to adjust settings that allow you to connect to websites and other resources within a secured local network from outside that network. See Connect to virtual private networks.
  • Tethering & portable hotspot. Touch to adjust settings that allow you to share your device's net- work connection with a computer or with up to 8 other devices, via USB, Wi-FI, or Bluetooth. See Share your mobile data connection.
  • NFC. Check to turn on Near Field Communication. This technology is used to communicate between devices that are a few centimeters away from each other. NFC must be turned on for sharing between devices to work correctly.
  • Android Beam. Check to permit beaming content from one device to another when NFC is turned on.
  • Mobile networks. Touch to adjust settings that control your device's connections with mobile data networks.