Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Alcatel U3. So we decided to draft this article to solve this situation. 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 U3. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to change the APN on the Alcatel U3.
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 U3 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Alcatel U3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your Alcatel U3
If you wish to set up an APN on your Alcatel U3, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again twice the process on your Alcatel U3. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Alcatel U3?
Generally, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Alcatel U3 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Alcatel U3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Alcatel U3 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 therefore change your SIM card.
