Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Samsung Galaxy A31. So we decided to write this article to resolve this problem. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A31. Finally, we will see in which situations you must change the APN on the Samsung Galaxy A31.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Samsung Galaxy A31 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy A31 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A31
If you wish to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A31, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you must 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat two times the process on your Samsung Galaxy A31. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A31?
In most cases, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A31 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A31. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy A31 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.
