How to configure an APN on Doogee X7

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Doogee X7. So we decided to write this content to resolve this problem. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Doogee X7. Finally, we will see in which situations you must change the APN on the Doogee X7.



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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 Doogee X7 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Doogee X7 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to configure an APN on your Doogee X7

If you wish to configure an APN on your Doogee X7, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you will 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 must do it again twice the process on your Doogee X7. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Doogee X7?

In general, you may not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Doogee X7 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Doogee X7. This is for example the case if you bought your used Doogee X7 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.