How to configure an APN on LG K8

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’s probably because of the APN seted up on your LG K8. So we made the decision to write this content to resolve this problem. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG K8. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the LG K8.



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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 LG K8 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your LG K8 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your LG K8

If you wish to configure an APN on your LG K8, you will 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 then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again 2 times the procedure on your LG K8. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your LG K8?

In most cases, you will not automatically need to configure an APN on your LG K8 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few situations that require the setup of an APN on your LG K8. This is for example the case if you bought your used LG K8 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 consequently change your SIM card.