It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Wiko Lenny 3. So we decided to write this article to resolve this problem. 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 Wiko Lenny 3. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Wiko Lenny 3.
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 Lenny 3 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Wiko Lenny 3 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 Lenny 3
If you want to set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 3, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click 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. For example, 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 very easily findable. You need to do it again two times the process on your Wiko Lenny 3. 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 3?
Typically, you may not automatically need to configure an APN on your Wiko Lenny 3 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some situations that require the setup of an APN on your Wiko Lenny 3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wiko Lenny 3 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
