Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5. So we decided to draft this post to solve this situation. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
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 Note 5 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5
If you desire to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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 internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat two times the process on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5?
In general, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy Note 5 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.
