How to configure an APN on Wiko Sunny 3

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Wiko Sunny 3. So we made the decision to write this content to resolve this situation. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Sunny 3. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Wiko Sunny 3.



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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 Sunny 3 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your Wiko Sunny 3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Wiko Sunny 3

If you’d like to set up an APN on your Wiko Sunny 3, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat twice the procedure on your Wiko Sunny 3. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Wiko Sunny 3?

As a general rule, you do not automatically need to configure an APN on your Wiko Sunny 3 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Wiko Sunny 3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wiko Sunny 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.