It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your OnePlus 5T. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this problem. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OnePlus 5T. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the OnePlus 5T.
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 5T to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your OnePlus 5T 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 set up an APN on your OnePlus 5T
If you want to set up an APN on your OnePlus 5T, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will need to 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must do it again 2 times the procedure on your OnePlus 5T. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your OnePlus 5T?
Generally speaking, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your OnePlus 5T as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that require the setup of an APN on your OnePlus 5T. This is for example the case if you purchased your used OnePlus 5T and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
