How to configure an APN on Crosscall TREKKER-S1

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Crosscall TREKKER-S1. So we decided to draft this article to resolve this situation. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-S1. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Crosscall TREKKER-S1.



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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 Crosscall TREKKER-S1 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Crosscall TREKKER-S1 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-S1

If you desire to configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-S1, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to do it again two times the operation on your Crosscall TREKKER-S1. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-S1?

In most cases, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-S1 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the setup of an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-S1. This is for example the case if you bought your used Crosscall TREKKER-S1 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.