Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Honor 8C. So we decided to write this content to resolve this situation. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Honor 8C. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Honor 8C.
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 8C to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can thus prevent your Honor 8C 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 set up an APN on your Honor 8C
If you wish to set up an APN on your Honor 8C, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to do it again two times the operation on your Honor 8C. 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 8C?
Generally speaking, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Honor 8C as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Honor 8C. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Honor 8C and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
