How to open APN settings on Samsung (EE)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| APN Name | everywhere |
| Username | eesecure |
| Password | secure |
| MMSC | http://mms.ee.co.uk:8080 |
| MMS Proxy | (leave blank) |
| MMS Port | (leave blank) |
| Authentication Type | PAP |
| APN Type | default,supl,mms |
Access Point Name (APN) is what lets a phone reach EE for data, picture messaging and tethering. Wrong values leave the SIM registered but unable to load anything.
EE's recommended APN values for Android and iPhone follow — name, username, password, MMSC, MMS proxy and port. A 'connected but no internet' state points at the APN.
Entering EE APN values on Samsung
Current Android: Settings → Network & Internet (Connections on Samsung) → Mobile Network → Access Point Names for EE's list.
On a Galaxy, EE's APN screen is at Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Access Point Names; Xiaomi and Redmi route through Settings → SIM cards & Mobile Networks → Access Point Names.
Troubleshooting checklist
Android's route to EE's APN screen and the values each field needs
APN settings greyed out on Samsung (EE)
On iOS 16 and up, the path is Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Network — if that's missing, EE is likely handling the APN automatically already. Resetting via Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings restores EE's defaults.
Some recent iPhones on EE's carrier bundle disable APN editing — only EE can push a carrier settings update.
Troubleshooting checklist
Where iPhone tucks away EE's APN screen, and what a greyed-out field there actually means
Testing your EE connection after saving APN — EE APN Settings Samsung
Enter EE's values on the APN screen, leaving unlisted fields empty. Save, restart the phone, then select the new profile.
Troubleshooting checklist
Reaching EE's APN screen on Android, field by field
Troubleshooting EE APN issues (Samsung)
No luck after entering the EE APN settings? Go through these steps in order:
1. Ten seconds of aeroplane mode forces an EE reconnect and APN re-registration.
2. Do a complete restart — it clears transient faults and applies the new EE values.
3. Recreate the APN. Removing and retyping the EE entry rules out a stray character in the name or MMSC value.
4. Reset all network settings: Android via Settings → General Management → Reset → Reset Network Settings, iPhone via Settings → General → Reset → Reset Network Settings, clearing pairings while bringing back EE's configuration.
5. Confirm there's no account issue — activation status, account standing and remaining data allowance can be checked through the EE hub or by calling customer services.
Troubleshooting checklist
Most EE problems are solved by the first or second step below
• The MMS Proxy field is an IP address only — no http:// prefix
• APN Type must contain mms (e.g.
default,supl,mms)• On Android, save then select the profile before testing
APN settings for MMS on EE (Samsung)
EE's MMS uses dedicated APN fields — MMSC, MMS proxy and MMS port. Failures to send or download usually start there, and some Android phones need a separate MMS APN.
MMS setup checklist
Copy EE's MMS fields character for character — the MMSC needs the plain http:// prefix, never https://
Frequently Asked Questions About EE APN Settings Samsung
Will changing APN settings delete anything?
No — everything else on the phone stays as it was. This only governs how it talks to EE's network for internet data and picture messages, and it can be reset at any time.
Do I need to enter APN settings on an eSIM?
Most EE eSIM profiles configure the APN themselves. If data still fails, enter the values manually via the steps above.
Why is my EE APN greyed out?
Some EE devices and SIM types ship with the APN locked. Greyed out on Android? Look for reset APNs under Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network. On iPhone, EE's carrier bundle controls it — request an update.