How to configure an APN on Alcatel One Touch Idol 2

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2. So we therefore decided to write this content to resolve this issue. We will first of all observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Alcatel One Touch Idol 2.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2

If you wish to set up an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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 easily findable. You must repeat two times the operation on your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2?

Generally, you will not always need to set up an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol 2. This is for example the case if you bought your used Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 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 therefore change your SIM card.