How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy S21

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy S21. So we made the decision to write this content to solve this issue. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S21. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy S21.



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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 S21 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Samsung Galaxy S21 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 configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S21

If you wish to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S21, you need to navigate 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again 2 times the process on your Samsung Galaxy S21. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S21?

Typically, you will not automatically need to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S21 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S21. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy S21 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 consequently change your SIM card.