How to configure an APN on LG G4

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your LG G4. So we therefore decided to write this content to resolve this situation. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG G4. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the LG G4.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your LG G4 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your LG G4 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to configure an APN on your LG G4

If you desire to configure an APN on your LG G4, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you will need to fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat two times the operation on your LG G4. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your LG G4?

Typically, you don’t automatically need to configure an APN on your LG G4 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are several cases that require the setup of an APN on your LG G4. This is for example the case if you bought your used LG G4 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.