How to configure an APN on Honor 5A

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Honor 5A. So we made the decision to write this article to fix this trouble. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Honor 5A. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the Honor 5A.



configure-APN-Honor-5A

What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Honor 5A to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Honor 5A 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 Honor 5A

If you desire to configure an APN on your Honor 5A, you must go 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must 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 quickly findable. You have to repeat 2 times the process on your Honor 5A. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Honor 5A?

In most cases, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Honor 5A as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the setup of an APN on your Honor 5A. This is for example the case if you bought your used Honor 5A and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.