Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy A7. So we decided to write this content to fix this trouble. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A7. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy A7.
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 A7 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Samsung Galaxy A7 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A7
If you want to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A7, you need to navigate 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 finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to do it again twice the procedure on your Samsung Galaxy A7. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A7?
Generally, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A7 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A7. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy A7 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
