How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy A72

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy A72. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this issue. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A72. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy A72.



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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 A72 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Samsung Galaxy A72 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A72

If you wish to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A72, you need to 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 finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on 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. For example, 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 quickly findable. You have to do it again twice the procedure on your Samsung Galaxy A72. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A72?

In general, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A72 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are several cases that require the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A72. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy A72 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.