How to configure an APN on Wiko Birdy

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Wiko Birdy. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve this issue. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Birdy. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Wiko Birdy.



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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 Wiko Birdy to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Wiko Birdy from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Wiko Birdy

If you desire to set up an APN on your Wiko Birdy, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you will have 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to repeat 2 times the procedure on your Wiko Birdy. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Wiko Birdy?

Generally, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Wiko Birdy as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are several cases that need the setup of an APN on your Wiko Birdy. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko Birdy and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.