Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your LG G5. So we decided to write this article to resolve this issue. We will first of all discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG G5. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the LG G5.
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 G5 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your LG G5 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to configure an APN on your LG G5
When you want to set up an APN on your LG G5, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should 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 have to fill in with the data of your operator. One example is, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat twice the operation on your LG G5. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your LG G5?
As a general rule, you will not automatically need to configure an APN on your LG G5 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your LG G5. This is for example the case if you bought your used LG G5 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 therefore change your SIM card.
