Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Wiko View Go. So we decided to write this content to resolve this problem. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko View Go. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Wiko View Go.
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 View Go to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Wiko View Go from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Wiko View Go
When you want to set up an APN on your Wiko View Go, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat 2 times the operation on your Wiko View Go. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Wiko View Go?
In most cases, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Wiko View Go as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Wiko View Go. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko View Go and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
