How to configure an APN on Motorola Moto G72

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Motorola Moto G72. So we made the decision to draft this post to resolve this problem. We will first of all find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G72. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Motorola Moto G72.



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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 Motorola Moto G72 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Motorola Moto G72 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Motorola Moto G72

When you want to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G72, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should select 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. 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 quickly findable. You have to do it again 2 times the operation on your Motorola Moto G72. 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 G72?

As a general rule, you may not always need to set up an APN on your Motorola Moto G72 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Motorola Moto G72. This is for example the case if you bought your used Motorola Moto G72 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.