How to configure an APN on ARCHOS Sense 55S

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 that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your ARCHOS Sense 55S. So we decided to draft this post to solve this issue. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your ARCHOS Sense 55S. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the ARCHOS Sense 55S.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your ARCHOS Sense 55S to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can thus prevent your ARCHOS Sense 55S 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 configure an APN on your ARCHOS Sense 55S

If you desire to set up an APN on your ARCHOS Sense 55S, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you are 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. One example is, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must do it again 2 times the procedure on your ARCHOS Sense 55S. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your ARCHOS Sense 55S?

Generally speaking, you do not automatically need to configure an APN on your ARCHOS Sense 55S as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the configuration of an APN on your ARCHOS Sense 55S. This is for example the case if you bought your used ARCHOS Sense 55S and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.