How to configure an APN on Huawei Mate 8

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Huawei Mate 8. So we decided to draft this post to resolve this problem. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Huawei Mate 8. Finally, we will see in which situations you should modify the APN on the Huawei Mate 8.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Huawei Mate 8 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Huawei Mate 8 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 Huawei Mate 8

If you want to set up an APN on your Huawei Mate 8, 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 navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to repeat twice the operation on your Huawei Mate 8. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Huawei Mate 8?

In most cases, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Huawei Mate 8 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Huawei Mate 8. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Huawei Mate 8 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 consequently change your SIM card.