Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your LG G7. So we decided to write this content to resolve this situation. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG G7. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to modify the APN on the LG G7.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your LG G7 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your LG G7 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 configure an APN on your LG G7
If you’d like to set up an APN on your LG G7, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose 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 very easily findable. You must repeat 2 times the operation on your LG G7. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your LG G7?
Typically, you may not automatically need to configure an APN on your LG G7 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your LG G7. This is for example the case if you purchased your used LG G7 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.