Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Motorola Moto G200. So we decided to write this article to resolve this trouble. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G200. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Motorola Moto G200.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Motorola Moto G200 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Motorola Moto G200 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Motorola Moto G200
If you wish to set up an APN on your Motorola Moto G200, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you need 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 internet and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat two times the operation on your Motorola Moto G200. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Motorola Moto G200?
Typically, you do not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Motorola Moto G200 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Motorola Moto G200. This is for example the case if you bought your used Motorola Moto G200 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
