How to configure an APN on Alcatel One Touch Pixi First

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Alcatel One Touch Pixi First. So we made the decision to write this article to resolve this issue. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Pixi First. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Alcatel One Touch Pixi First.



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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 Pixi First to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Alcatel One Touch Pixi First 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 configure an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Pixi First

When you want to set up an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Pixi First, you will need to 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 then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must 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 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again 2 times the operation on your Alcatel One Touch Pixi First. Certainly, 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 Pixi First?

Generally, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Pixi First as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Alcatel One Touch Pixi First. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Alcatel One Touch Pixi First 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.