How to configure an APN on Acer Liquid Z5

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Acer Liquid Z5. So we made the decision to draft this post to fix this issue. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Z5. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Acer Liquid Z5.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Acer Liquid Z5 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Acer Liquid Z5 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Z5

If you wish to set up an APN on your Acer Liquid Z5, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you must fill in with the data of your operator. One example is, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat two times the process on your Acer Liquid Z5. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Acer Liquid Z5?

As a general rule, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Z5 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Acer Liquid Z5. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Acer Liquid Z5 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.