How to configure an APN on Meizu Note 8

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Meizu Note 8. So we decided to draft this article to resolve this trouble. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Meizu Note 8. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Meizu Note 8.



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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 Note 8 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Meizu Note 8 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Meizu Note 8

If you wish to configure an APN on your Meizu Note 8, you must 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 finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again two times the process on your Meizu Note 8. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Meizu Note 8?

In most cases, you will not always need to configure an APN on your Meizu Note 8 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Meizu Note 8. This is for example the case if you bought your used Meizu Note 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 are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.