How to configure an APN on Samsung

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Samsung. So we decided to write this article to resolve this trouble. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Samsung. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Samsung.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Samsung to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Samsung from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Samsung

When you want to configure an APN on your Samsung, 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 then Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will 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 net and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again 2 times the operation on your Samsung. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


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

In general, you do not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Samsung as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Samsung. This is for example the case if you bought your used Samsung 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 therefore change your SIM card.