{"id":7265,"date":"2023-08-11T08:50:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T15:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/?p=7265"},"modified":"2023-08-11T08:51:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T15:51:54","slug":"apn-settings-for-metropcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/","title":{"rendered":"APN Settings for MetroPcs (Guide for Android and iPhone)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1c1c1c;color:#1c1c1c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1c1c1c;color:#1c1c1c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/#Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Accessing_and_Modifying_APN_Settings_on_Devices\" title=\"Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing and Modifying APN Settings on Devices\">Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing and Modifying APN Settings on Devices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/#For_Android\" title=\"For Android\">For Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/#For_iPhone\" title=\"For iPhone\">For iPhone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/#APN_Settings_for_MetroPCS\" title=\"APN Settings for MetroPCS\">APN Settings for MetroPCS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/#Alternate_1\" title=\"Alternate 1\">Alternate 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/#Alternate_2\" title=\"Alternate 2\">Alternate 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/#Common_Issues_and_Troubleshooting_MetroPCS_APN_Settings\" title=\"Common Issues and Troubleshooting MetroPCS APN Settings\">Common Issues and Troubleshooting MetroPCS APN Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/apn-settings-for-metropcs\/#References\" title=\"  References\">  References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>So, you&#8217;ve decided to join the MetroPCS family? That&#8217;s an awesome choice! But let&#8217;s be honest; getting your phone set up can be a bit of a headache, especially with those pesky APN settings. Don&#8217;t fret, though! I&#8217;m here to give you the ultimate lowdown on everything APN and MetroPCS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Takeaways &#8211; <strong>To set up MetroPCS APN settings, navigate to your device&#8217;s &#8216;Mobile Networks&#8217; section. Choose &#8216;Access Point Names&#8217; or APN for Android, then enter the provided(bottom of the article) MetroPCS APN details. iPhone users can edit under &#8216;Cellular Data.&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I will dive deep into how to set these bad boys up for MetroPCS. I&#8217;ll share the instructions and the MetroPcs default and alternate APN settings. Some common issues folks run into and how to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Accessing_and_Modifying_APN_Settings_on_Devices\"><\/span><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing and Modifying APN Settings on Devices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, let&#8217;s understand what we&#8217;re dealing with here. APN or <strong>&#8216;Access Point Name&#8217; is a fancy term for the gateway between your carrier&#8217;s cellular network and the public Internet<\/strong>. Your device reads this info from your SIM card. If these settings aren&#8217;t quite right, it could be causing your headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do we get there? Well, every phone is a little different, but there are common steps that apply to most devices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Android\"><\/span>For Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with&nbsp;Android. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>. First off, slide into your &#8216;Settings&#8217; app.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/persons-finger-tapping-the-setting-icon-on-the-phone.jpg\" alt=\"person's finger tapping the setting icon on the phone\" class=\"wp-image-7732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/persons-finger-tapping-the-setting-icon-on-the-phone.jpg 657w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/persons-finger-tapping-the-setting-icon-on-the-phone-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video | <a href=\"#apnsettings\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#apnsettings\">APN Settings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>. Tap &#8216;Wireless &amp; Networks&#8217; or &#8216;Connections.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-connections-setting-on-the-phone.jpg\" alt=\"a person's finger tapping the Connections setting on the phone\" class=\"wp-image-7734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-connections-setting-on-the-phone.jpg 663w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-connections-setting-on-the-phone-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video | <a href=\"#apnsettings\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#apnsettings\">APN Settings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll see a section labeled &#8216;Mobile Networks,&#8217; and that&#8217;s where we&#8217;re heading. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-mobile-networks-setting-on-the-phone.jpg\" alt=\"a person's finger tapping the Mobile networks setting on the phone\" class=\"wp-image-7735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-mobile-networks-setting-on-the-phone.jpg 638w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-mobile-networks-setting-on-the-phone-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video | <a href=\"#apnsettings\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#apnsettings\">APN Settings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;re there, look for &#8216;Access Point Names&#8217; or simply APN.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-access-point-names-option-on-the-phone-setting.jpg\" alt=\"a person's finger tapping the Access Point Names option on the phone setting\" class=\"wp-image-7736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-access-point-names-option-on-the-phone-setting.jpg 696w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-persons-finger-tapping-the-access-point-names-option-on-the-phone-setting-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video | <a href=\"#apnsettings\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#apnsettings\">APN Settings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, if you can&#8217;t find the MetroPCS APN in there or want to create a new one, just hit that &#8216;+.&#8217; Then enter the details I&#8217;ll provide in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_iPhone\"><\/span><strong>For iPhone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright! Next up is our dear&nbsp;iPhone. It&#8217;s slightly different but still pretty straightforward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>. Head over to your &#8216;Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-iphone-in-a-store-showing-its-homescreen.jpg\" alt=\"A person is holding up an iphone in a store showing its homescreen\" class=\"wp-image-7737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-iphone-in-a-store-showing-its-homescreen.jpg 697w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-iphone-in-a-store-showing-its-homescreen-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video | <a href=\"#alfve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#alfve\">Alfve<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>. Tap on &#8216;Cellular&#8217; or &#8216;Mobile Data.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-iphone-that-shows-all-setting-options.jpg\" alt=\"A person is holding up an iphone that shows All Setting options\" class=\"wp-image-7738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-iphone-that-shows-all-setting-options.jpg 790w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-iphone-that-shows-all-setting-options-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-iphone-that-shows-all-setting-options-768x400.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video | <a href=\"#alfve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#alfve\">Alfve<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>. Click &#8216;Mobile Data Options.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-a-phone-that-shows-the-mobila-data-networks-on-the-phone.jpg\" alt=\"A person is holding up an a phone that shows the Mobila Data Networks on the phone\" class=\"wp-image-7739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-a-phone-that-shows-the-mobila-data-networks-on-the-phone.jpg 820w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-a-phone-that-shows-the-mobila-data-networks-on-the-phone-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a-person-is-holding-up-an-a-phone-that-shows-the-mobila-data-networks-on-the-phone-768x414.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video | <a href=\"#alfve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#alfve\">Alfve<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can edit the APN settings under<em> &#8220;Cellular Data&#8221;<\/em> and<em> &#8220;MMS.&#8221;<\/em> Fill it in with the provided details below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember, <strong>not all iPhones allow editing these fields,<\/strong> <strong>so don&#8217;t freak out if yours doesn&#8217;t<\/strong>. It usually means MetroPCS has already preconfigured it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, while fiddling with these settings can improve your connectivity,<strong> getting them wrong may cause issues, too, so always be careful<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APN_Settings_for_MetroPCS\"><\/span><strong>APN Settings for MetroPCS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, onto what details to put in now; well, here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Internet\/MMS 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN<\/td><td>fast.MetroPCS.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proxy<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Username<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMSC<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/metropcs.mmsmvno.com\/mms\/wapenc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/MetroPCS.mmsmvno.com\/mms\/wapenc<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMS Proxy<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMS Port<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MCC<\/td><td>310<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNC<\/td><td>16 or 260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Authentication Type<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Type<\/td><td>default, mms, supl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Protocol<\/td><td>IPv4\/IPv6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Roaming Protocol<\/td><td>IPv4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bearer<\/td><td>Unspecified<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The rest can generally be left at their default values unless specified otherwise by MetroPCS.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternate_1\"><\/span><strong>Alternate 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>APN Name<\/td><td>MetroPCS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN<\/td><td>fast.metropcs.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proxy<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Username<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMSC<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/metropcs.mmsmvno.com\/mms\/wapenc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/metropcs.mmsmvno.com\/mms\/wapenc<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMS Proxy<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMS Port<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MCC<\/td><td>310<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNC<\/td><td>260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Authentication Type<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Type<\/td><td>default, mms, supl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Protocol<\/td><td>IPv4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Roaming Protocol<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bearer<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternate_2\"><\/span><strong>Alternate 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>APN Name<\/td><td>metropcs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN<\/td><td>fast.metropcs.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proxy<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Username<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMSC<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com\/mms\/wapenc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com\/mms\/wapenc<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMS Proxy<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMS Port<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MCC<\/td><td>310<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNC<\/td><td>260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Authentication Type<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Type<\/td><td>default, mms, supl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Protocol<\/td><td>IPv6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APN Roaming Protocol<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bearer<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve punched in all the correct details &#8211; <strong>don&#8217;t forget to save<\/strong>! Typically, three dots will be at the top right corner, where you can hit &#8216;Save.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And voila! You&#8217;ve just updated your APN settings like a pro!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Issues_and_Troubleshooting_MetroPCS_APN_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Common Issues and Troubleshooting MetroPCS APN Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive into some common issues with your MetroPCS APN settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing that might trip you up? <strong>It happens when<\/strong> <strong>your data isn&#8217;t working<\/strong>. This can be a real pain, especially if you&#8217;re out and about trying to use Google Maps or check your email. So what do you do? <strong>You can try resetting your APN to the default settings<\/strong>. It sounds fancy, but it&#8217;s pretty simple stuff:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to &#8220;Settings&#8221; on your phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Network &amp; Internet&#8221; or &#8220;Connections.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Mobile Network.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on &#8220;Access Point Names.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From there, select the three dots in the top right corner and choose &#8216;Reset to Default.&#8217; <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Another issue that sometimes pops up is <strong>MMS messages refusing to send or receive properly<\/strong>\u2014super annoying when you&#8217;re trying to share photos with friends! But don&#8217;t fret yet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can usually fix this by checking that the MMSC (Multimedia Messaging Service Center) URL in your APN settings matches exactly with&nbsp;http:\/\/metropcs.mmsmvno.com\/mms\/wapenc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if all else fails and these pesky problems persist&#8230; Well, <strong>it might be time for a good old-fashioned network reset<\/strong>! To get this done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Head over again to \u201cSettings\u201d on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and tap \u201cSystem.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down until you spot \u201cReset options.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>And there it is! Remember that <strong>this will remove all Wi-Fi networks and passwords from your device and paired Bluetooth devices<\/strong>, so you better prepare a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope these tips help! Remember: tech troubles are part of life but rarely unsolvable! Hang tight, keep calm, and troubleshoot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><br><br><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>GSMA. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Simple Mobile customer support: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.simplemobile.com\/expresshelp\/getting-started\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.simplemobile.com\/expresshelp\/getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/support.simplemobile.com\/expresshelp\/getting-started\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Android Central. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple&#8217;s Official Support. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/support.apple.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Video References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"apnsettings\"><em>APN Settings<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to manually add data settings on Samsung Galaxy | Add APN Settings on Samsung phones\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/snpFrnJNqCA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"alfve\"><em>Alfve<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ANY iPhone How To Access APN Settings!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tmubuhZcxpg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you&#8217;ve decided to join the MetroPCS family? 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