Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your HTC U11 plus. So we made the decision to write this content to resolve this trouble. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your HTC U11 plus. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the HTC U11 plus.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your HTC U11 plus to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your HTC U11 plus from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your HTC U11 plus
If you wish to set up an APN on your HTC U11 plus, 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your HTC U11 plus. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your HTC U11 plus?
Generally, you don’t necessarily need to set up an APN on your HTC U11 plus as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your HTC U11 plus. This is for example the case if you bought your used HTC U11 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 consequently change your SIM card.
