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 pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your LG W30. So we therefore decided to draft this article to resolve this problem. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG W30. Finally, we will see in which situations you should modify the APN on the LG W30.
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 W30 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your LG W30 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 W30
If you desire to set up an APN on your LG W30, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you will have 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 easily findable. You need to do it again 2 times the process on your LG W30. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your LG W30?
In most cases, you do not always need to configure an APN on your LG W30 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several cases that need the setup of an APN on your LG W30. This is for example the case if you purchased your used LG W30 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 therefore change your SIM card.
