It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Crosscall TREKKER-X1. So we decided to write this content to resolve this problem. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-X1. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Crosscall TREKKER-X1.
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-X1 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Crosscall TREKKER-X1 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-X1
If you want to configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-X1, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to click on 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat twice the process on your Crosscall TREKKER-X1. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-X1?
Typically, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-X1 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER-X1. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Crosscall TREKKER-X1 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 therefore change your SIM card.
