How to configure an APN on Huawei Y3

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your Huawei Y3. So we made the decision to write this content to fix this situation. We will first of all find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Huawei Y3. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Huawei Y3.



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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 Y3 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Huawei Y3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Huawei Y3

If you desire to set up an APN on your Huawei Y3, you need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you 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 quickly findable. You must do it again 2 times the process on your Huawei Y3. 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 Y3?

Generally speaking, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Huawei Y3 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Huawei Y3. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Huawei Y3 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.