How to configure an APN on Asus Zenfone Max

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Asus Zenfone Max. So we decided to draft this post to solve this issue. We will first of all find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Asus Zenfone Max. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Asus Zenfone Max.



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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 Asus Zenfone Max to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Asus Zenfone Max from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to configure an APN on your Asus Zenfone Max

When you want to configure an APN on your Asus Zenfone Max, you need to navigate 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 then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must do it again two times the procedure on your Asus Zenfone Max. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Asus Zenfone Max?

In general, you will not always need to configure an APN on your Asus Zenfone Max as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Asus Zenfone Max. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Asus Zenfone Max 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 consequently change your SIM card.