How to edit APN settings on iPhone and Samsung?

The Access Point Name (APN) is what links your device to the internet through your carrier’s network. Free Roaming eSIMs usually come with the correct APN settings preloaded, especially for iPhone and Samsung users, so most of the time, no extra steps are needed. However, in certain cases, adjusting the APN manually can help improve your connection on both iOS and Android devices.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to check, update, and manage your APN settings for a smooth and reliable connection. Let’s get started!

Steps to set up APN settings on iPhone and Samsung devices

If you need to update the APN settings for your Free Roaming eSIM, the correct APN to use is “globaldata.” In this guide, we’ll show you how to view and change your APN settings on both iPhone and Samsung devices, so you can stay connected without any hiccups.

To edit APN settings on iPhone:

• Go to Settings → Cellular or Mobile Data → Select your Free Roaming eSIM → Tap on Cellular Data Network or Mobile Data Network → Complete only the fields where it says APN (Access Point Name) → Type globaldata → Save the settings and make sure mobile data is turned on.

To edit APN settings on Samsung:

• Go to Settings → Go to Connections → Tap Mobile networks  → Select Access Point Names or APN.
• Check if there is an APN with the word ‘globaldata‘ and select it, if it doesn’t appear, you need to create it → To create it, press the Add (+) icon → In the Name option, type Free Roaming to recognize it → Then, in APN, enter the word ‘globaldata‘ → Tap on the Menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner → Select Save → Once the changes are saved, select the newly created APN (Free Roaming).

Troubleshooting tips

If you’re having trouble connecting or think you may have entered the wrong APN, resetting your network settings can help restore the default configuration and fix connection issues. Below, you’ll find the steps to reset network settings on both iPhone and Samsung devices.

Note: On iPhones, this process will delete all saved Wi-Fi passwords, so make sure to back them up if needed.

To reset network settings on iPhone:

• Go to Settings → Tap on General → Scroll down → Select Transfer or Reset iPhone → Then on Reset → Choose Reset Network Settings and confirm your selection with the Reset Network Settings option.

To reset network settings on Samsung:

• Go to Settings → Scroll down → Select General management → Then on Reset → Choose Reset mobile network settings (If you’re prompted to enter a PIN, enter the code you use to unlock the screen and tap Next) → Confirm your selection with the Reset settings option.

If you’re using an Android device from another brand, like Xiaomi, Huawei, Motorola, Vivo, Pixel, Nokia, Sony, One Plus, Oppo or Honor, you can refer to our dedicated guides for each model. These step-by-step instructions will help you easily configure the APN settings and stay connected.