How to configure an APN on LG X Power2

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 that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your LG X Power2. So we therefore decided to write this article 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 X Power2. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the LG X Power2.



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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 X Power2 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your LG X Power2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your LG X Power2

If you wish to set up an APN on your LG X Power2, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you will need to fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat 2 times the operation on your LG X Power2. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your LG X Power2?

Typically, you will not necessarily need to set up an APN on your LG X Power2 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some cases that require the setup of an APN on your LG X Power2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used LG X Power2 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 therefore change your SIM card.