Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Meizu MX6. So we decided to write this content to resolve this situation. We will 1st discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Meizu MX6. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Meizu MX6.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Meizu MX6 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Meizu MX6 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 Meizu MX6
If you wish to configure an APN on your Meizu MX6, you need to go 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 ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat twice the operation on your Meizu MX6. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Meizu MX6?
Generally, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Meizu MX6 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the setup of an APN on your Meizu MX6. This is for example the case if you bought your used Meizu MX6 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.
