Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Samsung Galaxy Y. So we decided to write this content to resolve this trouble. We will first discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Y. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Y.
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 Y to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Samsung Galaxy Y 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 Y
If you wish to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Y, 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 should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will 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 quickly findable. You have to repeat 2 times the process on your Samsung Galaxy Y. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Y?
Typically, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Y as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that need the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Y. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy Y 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.
