How to configure an APN on Meizu M3E

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Meizu M3E. So we made the decision to write this content to resolve this problem. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Meizu M3E. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Meizu M3E.



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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 Meizu M3E to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Meizu M3E 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 Meizu M3E

If you desire to set up an APN on your Meizu M3E, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you will have 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again twice the procedure on your Meizu M3E. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Meizu M3E?

In general, you will not automatically need to configure an APN on your Meizu M3E as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some cases that require the configuration of an APN on your Meizu M3E. This is for example the case if you bought your used Meizu M3E 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.