Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, it is probably because of the APN configured on your LG V10. So we made the decision to write this article to fix this trouble. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG V10. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to modify the APN on the LG V10.
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 V10 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your LG V10 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 LG V10
If you wish to configure an APN on your LG V10, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you must 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 quickly findable. You must do it again 2 times the process on your LG V10. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your LG V10?
Generally speaking, you don’t necessarily need to set up an APN on your LG V10 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that need the configuration of an APN on your LG V10. This is for example the case if you purchased your used LG V10 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.
