How to configure an APN on Blackview BV5800

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Blackview BV5800. So we made the decision to write this content to fix this issue. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Blackview BV5800. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Blackview BV5800.



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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 Blackview BV5800 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Blackview BV5800 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to set up an APN on your Blackview BV5800

If you want to configure an APN on your Blackview BV5800, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once 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 will have 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must do it again two times the process on your Blackview BV5800. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Blackview BV5800?

Generally, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Blackview BV5800 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Blackview BV5800. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Blackview BV5800 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.