Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A. So we decided to write this content to solve this trouble. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A.
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 Tab A to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy Tab A from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A
If you want to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you need 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to repeat 2 times the process on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A?
In general, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy Tab A 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.
