How to configure an APN on Google Pixel 4 XL

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your Google Pixel 4 XL. So we made the decision to draft this post to fix this trouble. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Google Pixel 4 XL. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Google Pixel 4 XL.



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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 Google Pixel 4 XL to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Google Pixel 4 XL 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 Google Pixel 4 XL

If you want to configure an APN on your Google Pixel 4 XL, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you will 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 need to repeat twice the operation on your Google Pixel 4 XL. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Google Pixel 4 XL?

Generally speaking, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Google Pixel 4 XL as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that need the setup of an APN on your Google Pixel 4 XL. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Google Pixel 4 XL and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.