How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy Mini 2

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2. So we made the decision to write this content to fix this problem. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Mini 2.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2

If you want to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat 2 times the operation on your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2?

In most cases, you may not always need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 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.