How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy S10

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy S10. So we decided to write this article to solve this issue. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S10. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Samsung Galaxy S10.



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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 S10 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy S10 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 S10

If you desire to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S10, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will have 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 quickly findable. You need to repeat two times the operation on your Samsung Galaxy S10. 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 S10?

Typically, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S10 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several cases that require the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S10. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy S10 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.