Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Wiko Lenny 2. So we decided to draft this article to resolve this situation. We will first of all observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Lenny 2. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Wiko Lenny 2.
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 Lenny 2 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Wiko Lenny 2 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 set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 2
If you want to set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 2, you will need to go 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 have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat 2 times the operation on your Wiko Lenny 2. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 2?
As a general rule, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 2 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Wiko Lenny 2. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wiko Lenny 2 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.
