How to Use S Beam

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Verify that you’re using an Android-based Samsung device with the S Beam feature.

   At this time, S Beam is only available on the Samsung Galaxy S3, the Samsung Galaxy S4, the Samsung Galaxy S5, and on most versions of the Galaxy Note.
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   Step 2: Press the Menu button and select “Settings.”

   ,, At the same time, “NFC” will also be enabled.
   
   NFC stands for “Near Field Communication,” which is the type of technology used to transfer files using S Beam. , You can only use S Beam to transfer files between two devices that have the S Beam feature enabled. , For example, if you want to send a video, open the video on the sending device. , In order to receive files via S Beam, the receiving device must be on the Home screen. , Both devices will beep and vibrate to confirm that the S Beam feature is ready for use, and a “Tap to send” or “Touch to beam” dialog box will display on the sending device., After a few moments, the sending device will display a message instructing you to separate the devices. , The file you selected will start “beaming” and transferring to the receiving device. , The file you transferred will now be saved on the receiving device in its appropriate location.
   
   For example, if you beamed a photo from the Gallery on the sending device, that same photo will now display in the Gallery on the receiving device.
   
   In some cases, the receiving device may prompt the user to select their preferred storage location for the file., In some cases, disabling and re-enabling the feature can resolve problems with unresponsiveness. , A soft reset can often help resolve any software problems with your device. , In some cases, the background processes associated with third-party apps could be interfering with S Beam. , A hard reset will restore your device back to the original factory settings, and may resolve any ongoing software problems.
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   Step 3: Tap on “More Settings” under Wireless and Networks.

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   Step 4: Tap on “S Beam” to enable the feature.

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   Step 5: Repeat steps two through four with another compatible S Beam Samsung device.

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   Step 6: Open the file or content you want to transfer to another Samsung device using S Beam.

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   Step 7: Verify that the receiving device is on the Home screen.

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   Step 8: Touch the backs of both Samsung devices against one another.

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   Step 9: Tap on the “Touch to beam” message to initiate the file transfer process.

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    Step 10: Separate both Samsung devices from one another at the prompt.

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    Step 11: Wait for the sending device to inform you that beaming is complete.

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    Step 12: Try toggling the S Beam feature off and on if S Beam appears to be unresponsive.

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    Step 13: Restart your Samsung device if S Beam continues not to work after toggling the feature.

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    Step 14: Try uninstalling any third-party apps if S Beam fails to work after toggling the feature and restarting your device.

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    Step 15: Perform a factory reset on your Samsung device if S Beam still fails to work after executing all other troubleshooting steps.

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