How to configure an APN on OnePlus 3

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your OnePlus 3. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve this problem. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OnePlus 3. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the OnePlus 3.



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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 OnePlus 3 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your OnePlus 3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can configure an APN on your OnePlus 3

If you want to configure an APN on your OnePlus 3, you need to go 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 ultimately 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’ll then access a form that you 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again 2 times the operation on your OnePlus 3. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your OnePlus 3?

Generally, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your OnePlus 3 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your OnePlus 3. This is for example the case if you purchased your used OnePlus 3 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.