How to configure an APN on OPPO R9

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your OPPO R9. So we decided to write this content to solve this problem. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OPPO R9. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the OPPO R9.



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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 OPPO R9 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your OPPO R9 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to set up an APN on your OPPO R9

If you want to set up an APN on your OPPO R9, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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 net and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat 2 times the operation on your OPPO R9. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your OPPO R9?

In most cases, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your OPPO R9 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some situations that need the setup of an APN on your OPPO R9. This is for example the case if you bought your used OPPO R9 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.