How to configure an APN on Meizu M8

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Meizu M8. So we therefore decided to draft this post 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 M8. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to modify the APN on the Meizu M8.



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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 M8 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your Meizu M8 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to configure an APN on your Meizu M8

If you’d like to set up an APN on your Meizu M8, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you must 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 quickly findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your Meizu M8. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Meizu M8?

As a general rule, you may not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Meizu M8 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Meizu M8. This is for example the case if you bought your used Meizu M8 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.