Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Google Nexus 4. So we made the decision to write this article to solve this problem. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Google Nexus 4. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the Google Nexus 4.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Google Nexus 4 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Google Nexus 4 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Google Nexus 4
If you want to set up an APN on your Google Nexus 4, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you must fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat two times the procedure on your Google Nexus 4. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Google Nexus 4?
In general, you will not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Google Nexus 4 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several cases that require the setup of an APN on your Google Nexus 4. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Google Nexus 4 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
