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 MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Wiko Cink Slim. So we made the decision to write this content to resolve this situation. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Cink Slim. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Wiko Cink Slim.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Wiko Cink Slim to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Wiko Cink Slim from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to configure an APN on your Wiko Cink Slim
If you want to configure an APN on your Wiko Cink Slim, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will 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 internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must repeat twice the process on your Wiko Cink Slim. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Wiko Cink Slim?
In general, you may not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Wiko Cink Slim as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Wiko Cink Slim. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko Cink Slim 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.
