It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your LG V30. So we therefore decided to draft this post to fix this issue. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG V30. Finally, we will see in which situations you should modify the APN on the LG V30.
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 V30 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your LG V30 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to configure an APN on your LG V30
If you want to set up an APN on your LG V30, you must go 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 then Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again 2 times the operation on your LG V30. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your LG V30?
In general, you do not always need to configure an APN on your LG V30 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your LG V30. This is for example the case if you purchased your used LG V30 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.
