Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Umidigi Z1. So we made the decision to draft this post to resolve this situation. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Umidigi Z1. Finally, we will see in which situations you should change the APN on the Umidigi Z1.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Umidigi Z1 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Umidigi Z1 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your Umidigi Z1
When you want to configure an APN on your Umidigi Z1, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again two times the procedure on your Umidigi Z1. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Umidigi Z1?
Generally, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your Umidigi Z1 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Umidigi Z1. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Umidigi Z1 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 consequently change your SIM card.
