How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2. So we decided to write this article to fix this situation. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 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 Xcover 2 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

If you want to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2, you will 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 then Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again 2 times the process on your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2. 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 Xcover 2?

Typically, you may not automatically need to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.