How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy A8

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy A8. So we made the decision to write this article to fix this situation. We will 1st discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A8. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Samsung Galaxy A8.



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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 A8 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy A8 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A8

If you’d like to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A8, you need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . When you are there, you must 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. 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 very easily findable. You need to do it again twice the operation on your Samsung Galaxy A8. Indeed, 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 A8?

Typically, you don’t necessarily need to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A8 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some cases that need the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy A8. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy A8 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.