How to configure an APN on OnePlus 6

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your OnePlus 6. So we made the decision to write this content to resolve this situation. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OnePlus 6. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the OnePlus 6.



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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 OnePlus 6 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your OnePlus 6 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to set up an APN on your OnePlus 6

If you’d like to configure an APN on your OnePlus 6, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you will have 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat two times the procedure on your OnePlus 6. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your OnePlus 6?

Generally speaking, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your OnePlus 6 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the setup of an APN on your OnePlus 6. This is for example the case if you purchased your used OnePlus 6 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.