Samsung Galaxy the Complete Manual 14th Edition

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The apps Group Play


Group Play


Play games, and share videos, photos and more
with friends over multiple devices with Group Play

Share and play
with friends
Group Play from Samsung is
a great app for connecting
with other Samsung users,
regardless of whether you
have a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G
connection. This is possible
through the use of Wi-Fi
direct, which can create
a closed off connection
between multiple devices,
allowing you to transfer data
and share content with ease.

Host a group
play session
To start your Group Play
session so you can connect
with another device, open
the Group Play app. The
start window is split into two
sections: Join Group, which
displays any groups available to access and Create group which
allows you to create your own group. As soon as another Group
Play user creates a Group it will appear in this window. Tap on the
Group name to join it. For more joining options tap the options
button at the top right of the window and tap settings. Here you
can edit your Group Play nickname and decide who can send you
invitations. Nearby Friend invitations will connect you with each
other via a Wi-Fi direct connection, whereas you will connect with
remote friends via a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G connection. When creating a

Share content quickly
Share photos, videos and music
Challenge friends
Play multiplayer games
Share documents
Send files to users
Doodle over photos
Edit photos with friends
Connect multiple devices
Link up to five devices
Invite who you like
Create private groups for friends


You’ll use it to...


Fig 2 (above) Connect with local
friends or users in other countries


Fig 1 (right) Newly created Groups in
Group Play can be accessed instantly

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