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 pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your LG G6. So we therefore decided to draft this article to fix this issue. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG G6. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the LG G6.
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 G6 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your LG G6 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your LG G6
When you want to set up an APN on your LG G6, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to repeat two times the operation on your LG G6. 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 G6?
Typically, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your LG G6 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the configuration of an APN on your LG G6. This is for example the case if you bought your used LG G6 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.
