How to configure an APN on Motorola Moto G82

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Motorola Moto G82. So we therefore decided to draft this article to resolve this situation. 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 G82. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Motorola Moto G82.



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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 G82 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Motorola Moto G82 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G82

If you want to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G82, you will need to go 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 should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will 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 net and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to repeat 2 times the process on your Motorola Moto G82. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G82?

In general, you may not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto G82 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the setup of an APN on your Motorola Moto G82. This is for example the case if you bought your used Motorola Moto G82 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 therefore change your SIM card.