Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Samsung W20. So we made the decision to draft this article to solve this situation. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung W20. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Samsung W20.
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 W20 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Samsung W20 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Samsung W20
If you wish to set up an APN on your Samsung W20, you will need 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 ultimately Access Point Names . When you are there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you will 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 very easily findable. You must repeat 2 times the procedure on your Samsung W20. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Samsung W20?
Typically, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your Samsung W20 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Samsung W20. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung W20 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.