Opening the APN screen on Samsung (Vodafone)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| APN Name | wap.vodafone.co.uk |
| Username | wap |
| Password | wap |
| MMSC | http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms |
| MMS Proxy | 212.183.137.12 |
| MMS Port | 8799 |
| Authentication Type | PAP |
| APN Type | default,supl,mms |
APN — Access Point Name — is the string a phone uses to reach Vodafone for data, MMS and hotspot. Wrong values leave the SIM connected but unable to load pages.
Below are Vodafone's recommended APN values for Android and iPhone — name, username, password, MMSC, MMS proxy and port. A 'connected but no internet' state points straight at the APN.
Entering Vodafone APN values on Samsung
On Android 10 and up, Vodafone's APN screen sits at Settings → Network & Internet (Connections on Samsung) → Mobile Network → Access Point Names. Plus icon adds a profile; tap an entry to edit.
Galaxy handsets: Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Access Point Names. Xiaomi and Redmi use Settings → SIM cards & Mobile Networks → Access Point Names.
Troubleshooting checklist
Android's APN screen for Vodafone, and the values it needs
When Samsung's APN field won't edit (Vodafone)
On iOS 16 or later: Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Network. If absent, Vodafone likely pushes the APN automatically. A reset via Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings restores Vodafone's defaults.
Newer iPhones on Vodafone's carrier bundle may grey out the APN field — contact Vodafone for a carrier settings update.
Troubleshooting checklist
Where iOS keeps Vodafone's APN screen and why fields lock
Testing your Vodafone connection after saving APN
Type Vodafone's values into the APN screen, leaving unlisted fields blank. Save, restart, then select the new profile.
Troubleshooting checklist
Finding Vodafone's APN settings on Android and completing them
Troubleshooting Vodafone APN issues (Samsung)
Still no data after entering Vodafone's APN values? Work through these in order:
1. Toggle aeroplane mode — ten seconds on, then off — forcing a Vodafone reconnect and APN re-registration.
2. Restart fully — this clears short-lived faults and applies the new Vodafone values.
3. Rebuild the APN. Delete Vodafone's entry and retype it — one wrong character in the name or MMSC breaks data.
4. Reset all network settings. Android: Settings → General Management → Reset → Reset Network Settings. iPhone: Settings → General → Reset → Reset Network Settings. Pairings clear; Vodafone's defaults return.
5. Check the Vodafone account — SIM activation, account standing and data allowance are all verifiable via the hub or customer services.
Troubleshooting checklist
Most Vodafone connection problems clear up within the first step or two 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 Vodafone (Samsung)
Vodafone's MMS uses dedicated APN fields — MMSC, MMS proxy and MMS port. Check those first when picture messages fail; some Android phones need a separate MMS APN.
MMS setup checklist
Type the MMSC value exactly as listed; it uses http://, and https:// will break picture messaging
Frequently Asked Questions About Vodafone APN Settings Samsung
Will changing APN settings delete anything?
No — your contacts, messages and apps are untouched. APN settings only control how the phone reaches the mobile network for data and MMS, and you can always reset them back to default.
Do I need to enter APN settings on an eSIM?
A Vodafone eSIM profile usually brings correct APN settings automatically. If data still fails, enter them manually via the steps above.
Why is my Vodafone APN greyed out?
Vodafone locks the APN field on some devices and SIM types. Greyed out on Android? Look for reset APNs under Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network. On iPhone the carrier bundle controls it — ask Vodafone for an update.