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 that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy A10. So we therefore decided to write this content to fix this trouble. We will 1st discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A10. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Samsung Galaxy A10.
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 A10 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Samsung Galaxy A10 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A10
If you desire to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A10, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat 2 times the procedure on your Samsung Galaxy A10. Indeed, 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 A10?
As a general rule, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A10 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A10. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy A10 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.
