It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your LG Q6. So we therefore decided to write this article to fix this issue. We will 1st discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG Q6. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the LG Q6.
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 Q6 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your LG Q6 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your LG Q6
When you want to set up an APN on your LG Q6, you need to go 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 then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again twice the process on your LG Q6. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your LG Q6?
Typically, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your LG Q6 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your LG Q6. This is for example the case if you bought your used LG Q6 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
