Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy S20. So we decided to write this content to fix this problem. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S20. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy S20.
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 S20 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your Samsung Galaxy S20 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S20
When you want to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S20, you must 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 then Access Point Names . When you are there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again twice the process on your Samsung Galaxy S20. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S20?
Generally, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S20 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S20. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung Galaxy S20 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.
