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How to activate mobile internet on my Phone ?
The steps to activate mobile internet may vary depending on the type of operating system you use.
Here are the steps involved in activating mobile internet on iOS.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Cellular.
3. Tap on the Cellular Data slider to turn mobile internet on.
Alternatively, you can also swipe down from the top to open the notification center and tap on the Mobile Data icon to enable mobile internet.
Here is how you can enable mobile internet in Android devices.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap on the Network & Internet/Connection option. (may vary depending on device manufacturer)
- Tap on the Mobile Networks/SIM Cards & Mobile Networks option. (may vary depending on device manufacturer)
- Tap on the Mobile Data slider to turn mobile internet on.
Like in iOS, you can also enable mobile data through the notification center. Swipe down from the top (or top right corner in some devices) and tap on the Mobile Data icon to activate mobile internet.
Occasionally, you might run into issues with your mobile internet. Here are some troubleshooting tips to consider.
- Turn mobile data off and on.
- Restart your mobile device.
- Check whether Airplane Mode is turned on. If it is, then turn it off and try again.
- Your Lyca Mobile APN settings might be incorrect. Verify your device’s access point name settings (more on that below).
- Turn off Wi-Fi if it is turned on. Most devices connect to Wi-Fi by default if both Wi-Fi and mobile data are turned on.
- Check whether you’ve exceeded your Lyca Mobile data allowance. Mobile internet may not work if you’ve run out of data or don’t have sufficient credits to meet pay-as-you-go rates.
Here’s what you should do if you’re experiencing issues related to APN settings in your Lyca Mobile number.
Resetting Lyca Mobile APN settings in iOS.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Cellular.
3. Tap on Cellular Data Network.
4. Fill in the empty fields with the data mentioned below.
Name: LycaMobile
APN: data.lycamobile.com
Username: (Should be left blank)
Password: (Should be left blank)
MMS APN: data.lycamobile.com
MMSC: http://lyca.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
That’s it, you’re done. Restart your device to complete the process.
Resetting Lyca Mobile APN settings in Android.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on the Network & Internet/Connection option. (may vary depending on device manufacturer)
3. Tap on the Mobile Networks/SIM Cards & Mobile Networks option. (may vary depending on device manufacturer)
4. Tap on the Access Point Names option.
5. Tap the plus (+) symbol at the top right to create a new Lyca Mobile APN.
6. Fill in the empty fields with the data mentioned below.
Name: LycaMobile
APN: data.lycamobile.com
Username: (Should be left blank)
Password: (Should be left blank)
MMS APNL: data.lycamobile.com
MMSC: http://lyca.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
Once you’ve entered the details above, tap on the hamburger menu on the top-right corner of the screen and choose the Save option. Then click on the newly created APN to activate it. Turn mobile data on, and you should be good to go.
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