How do I enter my Access Point Name (APN) settings on Android?

Access Point Name (APN) are the settings your phone needs in order to set up a connection with the gateway between your carrier's cellular network and the Internet. It defines the network path for all cellular data connectivity. Some carriers require you to enter your APN settings to set up your cellular service.

The APN settings should be entered and updated automatically on your device, but in the event that you have to manually set the APN settings, find the settings per carrier below.

Not all carriers allow users to manually set the APN settings, so don't edit the APN unless advised by your carrier. Contact your carrier to verify the correct APN settings.

You can view your APN settings in one of the following locations:

For Samsung, go to: "Settings" > "Connections" > "Mobile networks" > "Access Point Names".
For Pixel, go to: "Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Mobile network" > "Advanced" > "Access Point Names".

Choose your carrier

If you bring your own unlocked Android device to your carrier, there are a few extra settings that you may need to enter to get started.

T-Mobile	➜
AT&T	➜
Boost Mobile	➜
Straight Talk	➜

T-Mobile

See T-Mobile's APN settings for Android:

Go to "Settings" > "Connections" > "Mobile networks".
Select "Access Point Names".
If available, select the T-Mobile US APN (the bullet point fills with green). If not available, go to "Menu" > "New APN". To reset your APN settings, select "Menu" > "Reset to default".
Verify and update the following settings for the APN:
- Name: T-Mobile US LTE
- APN: fast.t-mobile.com
- Proxy: Not set
- Port: Not set
- Username: Not set
- Password: Not set
- Server: Not set
- MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
- MMS proxy: Not set
- MMS port: Not set
- MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 260
- Authentication type: Not set
Go to: "Menu" > "Save".
Select the desired APN profile you want to use. (The bullet point fills with green next to the APN profile.)
Restart your phone.
Test your phone's connection by making a call, sending a text, and loading a web page (make sure you've disconnected from Wi-Fi).

AT&T

See AT&T's APN settings for Android:

Go to "Settings" > "Connections" > "Mobile networks".
Select Access Point Names.
Select "Add" or the "+" sign to add a new APN.
Program each field using the settings below:
- Name NXTGENPHONE
- APN: NXTGENPHONE
- Proxy: Not set
- Port: Not set
- Username: Not set
- Password: Not set
- Server: Not set
- MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- MMS port: 80
- MMC: 310
- MNC: 410
- Authentication type: None
- APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri
- APN protocol: IPv4
- Bearer: Unspecified
Save your changes to return to the APN's menu and choose the new APN.
Ensure the APN you created is selected on the Access Point Name screen.
Restart your phone.
Test your phone's connection by making a call, sending a text, and loading a web page (make sure you've disconnected from Wi-Fi).

Boost Mobile

See Boost's APN settings for Android:

Go to "Settings" > "Connections" > "Mobile networks".
Select "Access Point Names".
Select "Add" or the "+" sign to add a new APN.
Verify and update the following settings for the APN:
- Name: Boost
- APN: boost.data
- MMSC: http://sprboost.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
- APN type: default,supl,mms
- APN protocol: IPv6
- APN roaming protocol: IPv4
- APN enable/disable: Enabled
Select "Save". (You may need to select the three-dots icon in the upper right corner of the screen, depending on your phone.)
Ensure the APN you created is selected on the Access Point Name screen.
Restart your phone.
Test your phone's connection by making a call, sending a text, and loading a web page (make sure you've disconnected from Wi-Fi).

Straight Talk

If you need to manually update the APN settings of your device to connect with Straight Talk, text "APN" to 611611, or enter your Straight Talk phone number or SIM card serial number directly on their website