How to configure an APN on Samsung Galaxy S8+

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Samsung Galaxy S8+. So we therefore decided to write this content to resolve this issue. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S8+. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Samsung Galaxy S8+.



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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 S8+ to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Samsung Galaxy S8+ from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S8+

When you want to set up an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S8+, you must 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 the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must 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 easily findable. You must do it again twice the procedure on your Samsung Galaxy S8+. 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 S8+?

Generally speaking, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S8+ as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Samsung Galaxy S8+. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Samsung Galaxy S8+ and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.