How to configure an APN on Essential PH-1

Maybe it 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’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Essential PH-1. So we made the decision to draft this post to resolve this issue. We will 1st discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Essential PH-1. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the Essential PH-1.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Essential PH-1 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Essential PH-1 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Essential PH-1

If you desire to set up an APN on your Essential PH-1, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re 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. One example is, 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 quickly findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your Essential PH-1. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Essential PH-1?

As a general rule, you may not always need to set up an APN on your Essential PH-1 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Essential PH-1. This is for example the case if you bought your used Essential PH-1 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 consequently change your SIM card.