Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Samsung Galaxy Cx. So we therefore decided to write this content to fix this trouble. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Cx. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Cx.
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 Cx to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your Samsung Galaxy Cx from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Cx
If you wish to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Cx, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll 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 internet and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat two times the process on your Samsung Galaxy Cx. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Cx?
Generally speaking, you may not always need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Cx as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Cx. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy Cx 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.
