Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9. So we decided to draft this article to fix this trouble. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
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 Note 9 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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 Note 9
If you want to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9, you will have to go 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 must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you will have 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat 2 times the procedure on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9. 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 Note 9?
Typically, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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.
