How to configure an APN on Wiko VIEW XL

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Wiko VIEW XL. So we made the decision to draft this post to resolve this situation. We will first of all discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko VIEW XL. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Wiko VIEW XL.



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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 VIEW XL to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Wiko VIEW XL from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to set up an APN on your Wiko VIEW XL

If you wish to set up an APN on your Wiko VIEW XL, you need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again two times the process on your Wiko VIEW XL. Indeed, 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 XL?

As a general rule, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Wiko VIEW XL as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your Wiko VIEW XL. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wiko VIEW XL 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.