How to configure an APN on LG K3

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your LG K3. So we decided to write this article to solve this problem. We will first of all observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG K3. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the LG K3.



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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 K3 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your LG K3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your LG K3

If you wish to configure an APN on your LG K3, you will have 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should select 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again twice the procedure on your LG K3. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your LG K3?

As a general rule, you may not necessarily need to configure an APN on your LG K3 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your LG K3. This is for example the case if you purchased your used LG K3 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.