Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Crosscall Trekker-X3. So we therefore decided to draft this article to solve this issue. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Crosscall Trekker-X3. Finally, we will see in which situations you must change the APN on the Crosscall Trekker-X3.
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-X3 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Crosscall Trekker-X3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can set up an APN on your Crosscall Trekker-X3
When you want to set up an APN on your Crosscall Trekker-X3, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again 2 times the process on your Crosscall Trekker-X3. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Crosscall Trekker-X3?
In most cases, you will not always need to set up an APN on your Crosscall Trekker-X3 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Crosscall Trekker-X3. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Crosscall Trekker-X3 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
