How to configure an APN on Honor 6X

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Honor 6X. So we therefore decided to draft this post to solve this trouble. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Honor 6X. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the Honor 6X.



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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 Honor 6X to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Honor 6X 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 configure an APN on your Honor 6X

If you desire to set up an APN on your Honor 6X, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again 2 times the operation on your Honor 6X. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Honor 6X?

Typically, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Honor 6X as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the configuration of an APN on your Honor 6X. This is for example the case if you bought your used Honor 6X 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 consequently change your SIM card.