Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Wiko WIM. So we made the decision to write this content to fix 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 WIM. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Wiko WIM.
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 WIM to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your Wiko WIM from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Wiko WIM
If you wish to set up an APN on your Wiko WIM, you need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat 2 times the process on your Wiko WIM. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Wiko WIM?
Generally, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your Wiko WIM as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Wiko WIM. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko WIM 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.
