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Configuring APN Settings on Android

Android devices allow you to add a custom APN directly through the device settings. Follow the steps below — the screenshots shown are from a Google Pixel device running Android; the menu names may vary slightly on Samsung, Huawei, or other manufacturers, but the process is the same.

1

Open Settings and tap Network & Internet

From your device's home screen, open the Settings app and select Network & Internet (sometimes labelled Connections on Samsung devices).

Android Settings screen showing Network and Internet option

2

Tap SIMs

Select the SIMs option to view your installed SIM cards.

Android Network and Internet menu showing SIMs option

3

Tap your KeySIM card

Select your KeySIM (Tele2 IoT) from the list of installed SIM cards.

Android SIMs screen showing the KeySIM Tele2 IoT SIM card entry

4

Ensure Roaming is enabled

Toggle Roaming on if you see this option. This ensures your KeySIM can connect across all supported UK networks.

Android SIM settings showing roaming toggle enabled

5

Tap Access Point Names

Scroll down and tap Access Point Names to view and manage APN configurations for this SIM.

Android SIM settings showing Access Point Names option

6

Tap Add New APN (do not edit existing entries)

Tap the + or Add new APN button. Never edit or delete an existing APN — always create a new one.

Android Access Point Names screen with Add new APN button highlighted

7

Enter Name and APN as key

Set both the Name and APN fields to key. Leave the Username and Password fields empty (not set).

Android new APN screen showing Name and APN fields set to 'key' with username and password left blank

8

Set Authentication Type to None and save

Change the Authentication Type to None, then save the APN by tapping the menu (three dots) and selecting Save. Select the new key APN from the list to activate it.

Android APN screen showing Authentication Type set to None with save option

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