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 so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your LG K11. So we made the decision to draft this post to fix this issue. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG K11. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the LG K11.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your LG K11 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your LG K11 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your LG K11
If you desire to configure an APN on your LG K11, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you need 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 quickly findable. You have to do it again twice the operation on your LG K11. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your LG K11?
As a general rule, you will not always need to set up an APN on your LG K11 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the configuration of an APN on your LG K11. This is for example the case if you purchased your used LG K11 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 consequently change your SIM card.
