How to configure an APN on Alcatel One Touch Idol X

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Alcatel One Touch Idol X. So we decided to write this article to solve this trouble. 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 X. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Alcatel One Touch Idol X.



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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 X to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Alcatel One Touch Idol X from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol X

If you wish to set up an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol X, you need 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 then finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you need to 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to repeat 2 times the process on your Alcatel One Touch Idol X. In truth, you 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 X?

Typically, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol X as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Idol X. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Alcatel One Touch Idol X and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.