How to configure an APN on Nokia Lumia 735

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Nokia Lumia 735. So we made the decision to write this content to solve this issue. We will first of all observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Nokia Lumia 735. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Nokia Lumia 735.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Nokia Lumia 735 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Nokia Lumia 735 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 configure an APN on your Nokia Lumia 735

If you’d like to set up an APN on your Nokia Lumia 735, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need 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 may then access a form that you will need to 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again twice the operation on your Nokia Lumia 735. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Nokia Lumia 735?

Generally speaking, you may not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Nokia Lumia 735 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Nokia Lumia 735. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Nokia Lumia 735 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.