It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Samsung Galaxy Core. So we made the decision to draft this article to solve this situation. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Core. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Core.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Samsung Galaxy Core to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your Samsung Galaxy Core from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Core
If you wish to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Core, you will have 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 ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will have 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again two times the process on your Samsung Galaxy Core. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Core?
As a general rule, you may not automatically need to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Core as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Core. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy Core and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
