How to configure an APN on HTC One

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your HTC One. So we decided to draft this post to fix this issue. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your HTC One. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the HTC One.



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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 HTC One to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your HTC One from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your HTC One

If you desire to set up an APN on your HTC One, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re 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’re there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will need to 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 need to repeat 2 times the operation on your HTC One. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your HTC One?

As a general rule, you may not always need to set up an APN on your HTC One as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your HTC One. This is for example the case if you bought your used HTC One 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.