How to configure an APN on LG Q70

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your LG Q70. So we made the decision to write this content to fix this problem. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG Q70. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the LG Q70.



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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 Q70 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your LG Q70 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to configure an APN on your LG Q70

If you desire to set up an APN on your LG Q70, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and 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’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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat 2 times the operation on your LG Q70. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your LG Q70?

Typically, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your LG Q70 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that need the configuration of an APN on your LG Q70. This is for example the case if you purchased your used LG Q70 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 consequently change your SIM card.