APN configuration on Android devices: some new pics and updates for Android 5-7
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'''APN
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These three letters and the right APN are all you need to know to configure your SIM card in your
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'''APN'''
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These three letters and the right APN are all you need to know to configure your SIM card in your device.
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All operators use a specific APN (= Access Point Name). This is often
preconfigured
on your SIM card, but must be adjusted sometimes manually for your device.
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All operators use a specific APN (= Access Point Name). This is often
pre-configured
on your SIM card, but must be adjusted sometimes manually for your device.
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For this you should know how to access the configuration menu on your device. If you don’t know, you should look at your manual or on the internet for a description. The appropriate APN of all shown providers is given at the end of every article
of
this WIKI. In some cases username and password need to be adjusted too, all other fields can be left blank.
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For this you should know how to access the configuration menu on your device. If you don’t know, you should look at your manual or on the internet for a description. The appropriate APN of all shown providers is given at the end of every article
in
this WIKI. In some
rare
cases username and password need to be adjusted too, all other fields can be left blank.
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== '''APN configuration on iOS devices'''
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== '''APN configuration on iOS devices''' ==
[[File:Apn iOS.jpg|left|thumb|275x275px]]
[[File:Apn iOS.jpg|left|thumb|275x275px]]
On iOS devices of Apple like the iPhone you need to choose Network on your General menu first. Then click on "Cellular Data Network" and the advanced adjustments. The APN must be filled in the Cellular Data APN field. Be careful, because it needs to be 100% accurate. On some networks also Username and Password need to be added too.
On iOS devices of Apple like the iPhone you need to choose Network on your General menu first. Then click on "Cellular Data Network" and the advanced adjustments. The APN must be filled in the Cellular Data APN field. Be careful, because it needs to be 100% accurate. On some networks also Username and Password need to be added too.
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To revert to your carrier's default APN information, tap Reset Settings on your iPhone. If you installed a configuration profile, the profile's default information will be used instead.
To revert to your carrier's default APN information, tap Reset Settings on your iPhone. If you installed a configuration profile, the profile's default information will be used instead.
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== '''APN configuration on Android devices'''
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== '''APN configuration on Android devices''' ==
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[[File:Apn android.jpg|thumb|300x300px]]
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[[File:Apn android.jpg|thumb|300x300px
|Android 2-4
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As there are a few different versions of Android on the market, it's not so easy to generalize the basic steps required to get you up and running with the internet. Once you have inserted the SIM into your device simply follow this procedure:
As there are a few different versions of Android on the market, it's not so easy to generalize the basic steps required to get you up and running with the internet. Once you have inserted the SIM into your device simply follow this procedure:
On Android 2 and 3: Menu or Applications > Settings > Wireless and Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
On Android 2 and 3: Menu or Applications > Settings > Wireless and Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
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On Android 4: Menu > Settings > Mobile Networks (this is often hidden behind "more" in the Wireless and Networks folder) > Access Point Names. On some devices like Samsung you have to click: .... Mobile Networks > Mobile
Date
> Access Point Names.
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On Android 4: Menu > Settings > Mobile Networks (this is often hidden behind "more" in the Wireless and Networks folder) > Access Point Names. On some devices like Samsung you have to click: .... Mobile Networks > Mobile
Data
> Access Point Names.
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[[File:Android new.jpg|left|thumb|271x271px|Android 5-7]]
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On Android 5 and 6: It's essentially the same path like on Android 4, but the color scheme has inversed and looks more like on iOS devices now.
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Anyway, you
should end up with
a
screen like on the pic. Then click Menu, tap "New APN" and tap "Name". For name you can give any name you can think of, but it will be most useful a name associated with this SIM card. Then tap "APN" and enter the APN 100
% correct. Ensure that Proxy, Port and Server is not set. If you need to enter a Username and Password, tap the words and enter. APN Type should be default or internet, Authentification Type PNP, the APN protocol IPv4 and the Enable box should be ticked. Then press the Menu button, tap SAVE and press the Back button. Then you see the given name of your APN which should be tapped to enable. Finally, press Home and turn on mobile network and data (if it hasn't started automatically).
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You
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one
screen like on the pic
left or above
. Then click Menu, tap "New APN"
or on the (+) icon
and tap "Name". For name you can give any name you can think of, but it will be most useful a name associated with this SIM card. Then tap "APN" and enter the APN 100% correct. Ensure that Proxy, Port and Server is not set. If you need to enter a Username and Password, tap the words and enter. APN Type should be default or internet, Authentification Type PNP, the APN protocol IPv4 and the Enable box should be ticked. Then press the Menu button, tap SAVE and press the Back button. Then you see the given name of your APN which should be tapped to enable. Finally, press Home and turn on mobile network and data (if it hasn't started automatically).
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== '''APN configuration on Windows Phone devices'''
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== '''APN configuration on Windows Phone devices''' ==
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[[File:Windows apn.png|thumb|281x281px]]
Tap Settings > Cellular & SIM > SIM settings > Add Internet APN. Tap APN and fill in the name, if required Username and Password too. Finally tap SAVE to store.
Tap Settings > Cellular & SIM > SIM settings > Add Internet APN. Tap APN and fill in the name, if required Username and Password too. Finally tap SAVE to store.
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== '''APN configuration on other devices'''
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== '''APN configuration on other devices''' ==
Check the manual for more information. Often the settings are hidden in the software menu of modems.
Check the manual for more information. Often the settings are hidden in the software menu of modems.