Turning Android Beam on my mobile phone on or off

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If you want to transfer information to other mobile phones using Android Beam, you need to turn on Android Beam on your mobile phone. Follow these easy instructions. Remember, you need to turn on NFC.

Step 1 of 5

Find "Android Beam"

Slide two fingers down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.

Tap Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Android Beam"

Tap More....

Step 3 of 5

Find "Android Beam"

Tap Android Beam.

Step 4 of 5

Turn Android Beam on or off

Tap the indicator next to "Android Beam" to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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