How to configure an APN on Meizu Pro 6

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Meizu Pro 6. So we decided to write this content to resolve this issue. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Meizu Pro 6. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Meizu Pro 6.



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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 Pro 6 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your Meizu Pro 6 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 Pro 6

If you’d like to set up an APN on your Meizu Pro 6, you must navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to select 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. 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 easily findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your Meizu Pro 6. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Meizu Pro 6?

Typically, you do not always need to configure an APN on your Meizu Pro 6 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some situations that require the setup of an APN on your Meizu Pro 6. This is for example the case if you bought your used Meizu Pro 6 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.