Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Oppo A3. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this problem. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo A3. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Oppo A3.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Oppo A3 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Oppo A3 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 Oppo A3
If you desire to configure an APN on your Oppo A3, you will have to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and then 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’ll then access a form that you will have 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to repeat twice the procedure on your Oppo A3. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Oppo A3?
In general, you don’t necessarily need to configure an APN on your Oppo A3 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Oppo A3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Oppo A3 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
