How to configure an APN on Nubia Z17

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Nubia Z17. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this problem. We will first discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Nubia Z17. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to modify the APN on the Nubia Z17.



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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 Nubia Z17 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your Nubia Z17 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to configure an APN on your Nubia Z17

If you desire to set up an APN on your Nubia Z17, you must go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . When you are there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must do it again two times the operation on your Nubia Z17. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Nubia Z17?

Generally speaking, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Nubia Z17 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the setup of an APN on your Nubia Z17. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Nubia Z17 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 therefore change your SIM card.