How to configure an APN on Motorola Razr

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Motorola Razr. So we decided to write this content to solve this issue. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Motorola Razr. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Motorola Razr.



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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 Razr to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Motorola Razr from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can configure an APN on your Motorola Razr

When you want to configure an APN on your Motorola Razr, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you will 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to do it again twice the operation on your Motorola Razr. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


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

Generally speaking, you may not always need to configure an APN on your Motorola Razr as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Motorola Razr. This is for example the case if you bought your used Motorola Razr and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.