Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Alcatel 3x. So we made the decision to draft this article to fix this issue. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Alcatel 3x. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the Alcatel 3x.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Alcatel 3x to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Alcatel 3x from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to configure an APN on your Alcatel 3x
If you’d like to set up an APN on your Alcatel 3x, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you need 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 internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must repeat two times the operation on your Alcatel 3x. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Alcatel 3x?
As a general rule, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Alcatel 3x as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Alcatel 3x. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Alcatel 3x 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 consequently change your SIM card.
