Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Sony Xperia L2. So we therefore decided to write this content to resolve this issue. We will 1st discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L2. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the Sony Xperia L2.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Sony Xperia L2 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Sony Xperia L2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L2
If you desire to set up an APN on your Sony Xperia L2, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you need 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again twice the procedure on your Sony Xperia L2. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Sony Xperia L2?
Typically, you may not always need to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L2 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several cases that require the setup of an APN on your Sony Xperia L2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Sony Xperia L2 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
