Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Google Pixel 6. So we decided to write this article to resolve this trouble. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Google Pixel 6. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Google Pixel 6.
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 6 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your Google Pixel 6 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can set up an APN on your Google Pixel 6
If you wish to set up an APN on your Google Pixel 6, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click 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. 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 quickly findable. You have to do it again twice the operation on your Google Pixel 6. Indeed, 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 6?
In most cases, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Google Pixel 6 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Google Pixel 6. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Google Pixel 6 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 therefore change your SIM card.
