Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your HTC U12. So we decided to write this article to solve this situation. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your HTC U12. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the HTC U12.
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 U12 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your HTC U12 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 set up an APN on your HTC U12
When you want to configure an APN on your HTC U12, you need to navigate 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 click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you 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 net and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must repeat two times the operation on your HTC U12. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your HTC U12?
As a general rule, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your HTC U12 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some situations that require the setup of an APN on your HTC U12. This is for example the case if you bought your used HTC U12 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.
