How to configure an APN on OnePlus 3T

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your OnePlus 3T. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve this issue. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OnePlus 3T. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the OnePlus 3T.



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

How to set up an APN on your OnePlus 3T

If you desire to configure an APN on your OnePlus 3T, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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 must do it again 2 times the process on your OnePlus 3T. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


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

Generally speaking, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your OnePlus 3T as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some situations that require the configuration of an APN on your OnePlus 3T. This is for example the case if you purchased your used OnePlus 3T and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.