How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2. So we made the decision to write this article to resolve this trouble. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Note 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 Note 2 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy Note 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 configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2

If you want to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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 net and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat twice the procedure on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2?

Generally speaking, you may not automatically need to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy Note 2 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 consequently change your SIM card.