How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy S7

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy S7. So we made the decision to draft this post to fix this situation. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S7. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy S7.



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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 S7 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Samsung Galaxy S7 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 configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S7

If you wish to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S7, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need 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 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat 2 times the procedure on your Samsung Galaxy S7. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S7?

As a general rule, you don’t automatically need to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S7 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S7. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy S7 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.