Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your Google Pixel 4. So we decided to draft this article to resolve this situation. We will first of all discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Google Pixel 4. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to change the APN on the Google Pixel 4.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Google Pixel 4 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Google Pixel 4 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 Google Pixel 4
When you want to set up an APN on your Google Pixel 4, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat twice the process on your Google Pixel 4. 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 Google Pixel 4?
In most cases, you may not always need to configure an APN on your Google Pixel 4 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Google Pixel 4. This is for example the case if you bought your used Google Pixel 4 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.