How to configure an APN on Honor Magic 2

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 that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Honor Magic 2. So we therefore decided to draft this post to resolve this issue. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Honor Magic 2. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to modify the APN on the Honor Magic 2.



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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 Magic 2 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can thus prevent your Honor Magic 2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your Honor Magic 2

If you wish to set up an APN on your Honor Magic 2, 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 need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will 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 quickly findable. You have to do it again 2 times the process on your Honor Magic 2. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Honor Magic 2?

In general, you do not always need to set up an APN on your Honor Magic 2 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Honor Magic 2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Honor Magic 2 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 therefore change your SIM card.