Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Umidigi A3. So we decided to draft this article to fix this issue. We will first of all find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Umidigi A3. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Umidigi 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 Umidigi A3 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Umidigi A3 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 Umidigi A3
When you want to configure an APN on your Umidigi A3, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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 internet 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 process on your Umidigi A3. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Umidigi A3?
As a general rule, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Umidigi A3 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the setup of an APN on your Umidigi A3. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Umidigi A3 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.
