Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Moto Z3 Force. So we decided to write this content to fix this problem. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Moto Z3 Force. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Moto Z3 Force.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Moto Z3 Force to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Moto Z3 Force 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 Moto Z3 Force
When you want to configure an APN on your Moto Z3 Force, 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 finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll 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 internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat two times the process on your Moto Z3 Force. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Moto Z3 Force?
As a general rule, you may not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Moto Z3 Force as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Moto Z3 Force. This is for example the case if you bought your used Moto Z3 Force 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 consequently change your SIM card.
