How to configure an APN on LG X6

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your LG X6. So we therefore decided to draft this article to fix this trouble. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your LG X6. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the LG X6.



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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 X6 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your LG X6 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to configure an APN on your LG X6

When you want to set up an APN on your LG X6, you must 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 finally 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 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 internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to do it again two times the process on your LG X6. 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 X6?

Generally, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your LG X6 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that need the configuration of an APN on your LG X6. This is for example the case if you bought your used LG X6 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.