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    Set Up Hotspot
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  Hotspot and tethering > 
    Hotspot .
    3. Tap On/Off  to turn Hotspot on or off.
    • To disable Hotspot, tap  On/Off again.
    Note : The best way to keep using the phone as a 
    hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply.
    Important : Write down the passkey (password) for this 
    communication (shown onscreen).
    Connect to Hotspot
    1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target 
    device (laptop, media device, etc.).
    2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select 
    your phone hotspot from the network list.
    • You can change the default name by tapping 
     More options >  Configure hotspot  and 
    entering a new Network name.
    3. Select this phone and follow your prompts to enter 
    the passkey (provided on the Hotspot page).
    4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an 
    Internet connection. 
    						
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    Hotspot Settings
    Use Hotspot to share your device’s Internet connection 
    with other devices. For more information, see Hotspot.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 
    2. Tap  Settings.
    3. Tap  Hotspot and tethering >  Hotspot.
    4. Tap On/Off  to turn Hotspot on.
    5. To disable Hotspot, tap  On/Off again.
    Advanced Hotspot Settings
    The hotspot settings menu lets you configure advanced 
    options.
    • Set Network SSID : From the Hotspot window, tap 
     More options > Configure hotspot  > Network 
    name , enter a name for your hotspot, and then 
    tap  Save .
    • Hide your Hotspot : From the Hotspot window, tap 
     More options > Configure hotspot  > Hide my 
    device to make your Mobile hotspot invisible to 
    other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. When hidden, 
    other devices can still connect to your Mobile 
    hotspot, but have to set up the connection manually 
    with your Network SSID and Password.
    • Set Hotspot security : From the Hotspot window, 
    tap 
     More options  > Configure hotspot  > Security, 
    select a security settings option, and then tap  Save.
    • Set Hotspot password : From the Hotspot window, 
    tap 
     More options  > Configure hotspot  > 
    Password , enter a password, and then tap  Save.
    • Advanced Hotspot options : From the Hotspot 
    window, tap 
     More options  > Configure hotspot  > 
    Show advanced options , set your broadcast channel 
    and maximum number of connections, and then 
    tap  Save . 
    						
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    • Set allowed devices: To select which devices are 
    allowed to connect to the Hotspot, in the Hotspot 
    window, tap 
     More options  > Allowed devices > 
    Add , enter a device name and MAC address, 
    and then tap  Add. To remove allowed devices, 
    tap  Delete .
    • Set Hotspot Timeout Settings : From the Hotspot 
    window, tap 
     More options  > Timeout settings , and 
    then tap option to select it.
    Wi-Fi Sharing
    Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices. 
    Be aware that your device may switch between your 
    saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Hotspot and tethering > 
    Hotspot .
    3. Tap Wi-Fi sharing to enable this feature.
    Tethering
    Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet 
    connection with a computer that connects to your 
    device using a USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
    Important : Use of the Tethering feature requires 
    an additional subscription. Sign on to your account 
    at  virginmobileusa.com  or access your account using 
    My Account to learn more.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Hotspot and tethering .
    3. Select a tethering option:  Bluetooth tethering o r 
    USB tethering .
    • For USB tethering, connect your phone to the 
    target device with the supplied USB cable.
    • For Bluetooth tethering, pair your phone 
    with the other device using Bluetooth. See 
    “Bluetooth” on page  163 for details. 
    						
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    Mobile Networks
    Control your device’s access to networks and mobile 
    data service.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > Mobile 
    networks .
    3. Configure options:
    • Roaming: When you are outside your home 
    network area, your phone can still connect to 
    other networks that your provider supports 
    using roaming. There may be additional costs for 
    accessing networks while roaming, so you may 
    want to control your phone’s roaming behavior 
    with Roaming settings.
     -Roaming network : Select a roaming default. 
    Choose Home only , to only connect to the 
    Virgin Mobile network, or Automatic  to 
    allow connections to Virgin Mobile’s partner 
    networks, when available.
     -Roaming guard : Choose options for 
    displaying an onscreen roaming notice for 
    certain functions. Enable or disable roaming 
    notices for Voice and Data for Domestic use, 
    Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for 
    International networks, and Voice, Data and 
    Outgoing text message for GSM networks (if 
    supported by your phone).
     -Roaming settings : Enable or disable 
    roaming options, including Voice and Data 
    for Domestic and International networks, 
    and Data for GSM networks (if supported by 
    your phone).
    • Network mode : Choose a preferred network 
    mode. Available options depend on your phone’s 
    features, but may include: CDMA, LTE / CDMA, 
    GSM / UMTS, and Automatic (the recommended 
    setting). 
    						
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    • Access Point Names: View, configure, and add 
    access point names (APNs) for your phone’s data 
    connection.
    • Network operators : View mobile network 
    operator information for international GSM 
    networks.
    Location
    Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require 
    one or more location services be turned on for full 
    functionality.
    Locating Method
    Before using any features that require location 
    assistance, you must enable your device’s location 
    services.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > Location .
    3. Tap On/Off  to turn on Location services.
    4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is 
    determined:
    • High accuracy : Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile 
    networks.
    • Battery saving : Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks 
    (no GPS).
    • Phone only : Uses GPS only.
    5. Tap Improve accuracy  to use other connections for 
    determining your location:
    • Wi-Fi scanning : Allow apps and services to scan 
    for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when 
    Wi-Fi is turned off.
    • Bluetooth scanning : Allow apps to scan for and 
    connect to nearby devices automatically through 
    Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off. 
    						
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    Recent Location Requests
    Apps that have requested your location are listed under 
    Recent location requests.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > Location .
    3. Tap On/Off  to turn on Location services.
    4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to 
    view the app’s settings.
    Location Services
    Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s 
    most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google 
    Maps, can use this data to improve your search results 
    based on places that you have visited.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > Location .
    3. Tap On/Off  to turn on Location services.
    4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your 
    Google Account for more options.
    Nearby Device Scanning
    Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them 
    up easily. You receive a notification when there are 
    available devices to connect to. This function uses 
    Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is 
    turned off on your device.
    To enable nearby device scanning:
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Connections .
    3. Tap More connection settings > Nearby device 
    scanning .
    4. Tap On/Off  to enable the feature. 
    						
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    Printing
    You can print from your phone, using Wi-Fi, to an 
    optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone 
    and the optional printer must be connected to the 
    same Wi-Fi network.
    Add a Printer
    Before you can print to a printer, you must add 
    and set it up on your phone. You will need to know 
    the IP address of the printer; consult the printer’s 
    documentation for this information.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > 
    More connection settings > Printing .
    3. From the Printing settings screen, tap  Download 
    plug-in .
    4. Follow the prompts to download and install a print 
    driver from the Google Play store.
    5. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap 
    On/Off to turn the service on or off. The service 
    must be on to add a printer.
    6. Tap  More options >  Add printer > Add printer (o r 
    Add  depending on the plug-in), and then enter a 
    name and the IP address of the printer.
    Set Up a Printer
    Add a printer to a print service and configure settings.
    Note : Below settings are examples only. Available 
    settings will differ depending on the type of print 
    service and printer you are using.
    1. From the Printing settings screen, select a print 
    service from the list.
    2. Tap  On/Off  to turn the service on. The service must 
    be on to add a printer.
    3. Tap  More options  > Add printer and follow the 
    prompts to add a printer. 
    						
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    4. Tap  More options > Printer settings  to configure 
    printer options. Available options may vary 
    depending on the type of printer, and not all 
    printers support all options.
    MirrorLink
    Mirror your phone’s display on your car’s entertainment 
    and information screen using a USB connection. To use 
    this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink.
    To turn on MirrorLink:
    1. Connect your phone to your car’s system using the 
    USB cable.
    2. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    3. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > 
    More connection settings > MirrorLink .
    4. Tap MirrorLink  > Connect to vehicle via USB . 
    Virtual Private Networks 
    (VPN)
    From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage 
    virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to 
    connect and access resources inside a secured local 
    network, such as your corporate network.
    Prepare Your Phone for 
    VPN Connection
    Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, 
    you may be required to enter your login credentials 
    or install security certificates before you can connect 
    to your company’s local network. You can get this 
    information from your network administrator. 
    						
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    Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone 
    must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. 
    For information about setting up and using these 
    connections on your phone, see “Internet” on page 112 
    and  “Turn Wi‑Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network” on 
    page  159.
    Set Up Secure Credential Storage
    If your network administrator instructs you to 
    download and install security certificates, you must 
    first set up the phone’s secure credential storage 
    before setting up a VPN.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Lock screen and security .
    3. Tap Screen lock type > Pattern , PIN , Password , 
    Fingerprint , Iris , or Face recognition .
    4. Follow the prompts to set up your secure screen 
    lock.
    5. Tap Back  to return to the main settings menu, and 
    then tap Other security settings.
    6. Tap  Trusted credentials  and then tap your 
    preferred system and user credentials.
    You can then download and install the certificates 
    needed to access your local network. Your network 
    administrator can tell you how to do this.
    Add a VPN Connection
    Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection to 
    your phone.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > 
    More connection settings > VPN . 
    						
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    3. Tap Add VPN , and then enter the information for 
    the VPN you want to add.
    • Information may include Name, Type, Server 
    address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and advanced 
    options.
    • Set up all options according to the security 
    details you have obtained from your network 
    administrator.
    4. Tap  Save .
    Connect to or Disconnect 
    from a VPN
    Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting 
    and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. To access the 
    VPN settings window:
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > 
    More connection settings > VPN .
    Connect to a VPN
    1. From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window, 
    tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
    2. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and 
    then tap Connect.
    • When you are connected, a VPN connected icon 
    appears in the notification area.
    3. Open the Web browser to access resources such as 
    intranet sites on your corporate network.
    Disconnect from a VPN
    1. Pull down the status bar to open the notification 
    panel.
    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN 
    settings window.
    3. Tap the VPN connection, and tap  Disconnect to 
    disconnect from it. 
    						
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