How to configure an APN on Motorola Moto G31

It may have happened to you when you travel 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 seted up on your Motorola Moto G31. So we decided to draft this post to solve this trouble. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G31. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the Motorola Moto G31.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Motorola Moto G31 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Motorola Moto G31 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to set up an APN on your Motorola Moto G31

If you desire to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G31, you will have to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again 2 times the procedure on your Motorola Moto G31. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G31?

Generally, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Motorola Moto G31 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Motorola Moto G31. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Motorola Moto G31 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.