Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Oppo R11. So we made the decision to write this content to fix this problem. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo R11. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to change the APN on the Oppo R11.
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 R11 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Oppo R11 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Oppo R11
If you desire to set up an APN on your Oppo R11, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to do it again two times the process on your Oppo R11. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Oppo R11?
Typically, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Oppo R11 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Oppo R11. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Oppo R11 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 therefore change your SIM card.
