It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your Samsung Galaxy A40. So we therefore decided to write this article to solve this issue. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A40. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy A40.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Samsung Galaxy A40 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy A40 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 Samsung Galaxy A40
If you desire to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A40, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your Samsung Galaxy A40. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A40?
In general, you do not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A40 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some cases that need the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A40. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy A40 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.
