It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your HONOR 6 Plus. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve this issue. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your HONOR 6 Plus. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the HONOR 6 Plus.
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 6 Plus to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN may therefore prevent your HONOR 6 Plus from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your HONOR 6 Plus
If you desire to set up an APN on your HONOR 6 Plus, you will need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat two times the procedure on your HONOR 6 Plus. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your HONOR 6 Plus?
In most cases, you will not always need to set up an APN on your HONOR 6 Plus as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the setup of an APN on your HONOR 6 Plus. This is for example the case if you purchased your used HONOR 6 Plus 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.
