It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Wiko Tommy 2. So we decided to write this article to resolve this trouble. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Tommy 2. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Wiko Tommy 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 Tommy 2 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Wiko Tommy 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 Tommy 2
If you desire to configure an APN on your Wiko Tommy 2, you 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 must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you 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 easily findable. You must do it again 2 times the operation on your Wiko Tommy 2. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Wiko Tommy 2?
As a general rule, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Wiko Tommy 2 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Wiko Tommy 2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko Tommy 2 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.
