Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Acer Liquid Z4. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this situation. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Z4. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Acer Liquid Z4.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Acer Liquid Z4 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Acer Liquid Z4 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Acer Liquid Z4
If you wish to configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Z4, you will have to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you will have to fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again two times the process on your Acer Liquid Z4. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Z4?
Generally speaking, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Acer Liquid Z4 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Acer Liquid Z4. This is for example the case if you bought your used Acer Liquid Z4 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
