How to configure an APN on Wiko Lenny 5

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Wiko Lenny 5. So we therefore decided to draft this post to resolve this issue. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Lenny 5. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Wiko Lenny 5.



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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 Lenny 5 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Wiko Lenny 5 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 5

When you want to set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 5, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat two times the procedure on your Wiko Lenny 5. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 5?

Generally speaking, you do not always need to configure an APN on your Wiko Lenny 5 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Wiko Lenny 5. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko Lenny 5 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.