How to configure an APN on Wileyfox Swift 2X

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Wileyfox Swift 2X. So we made the decision to write this article to fix this trouble. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wileyfox Swift 2X. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to modify the APN on the Wileyfox Swift 2X.



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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 Wileyfox Swift 2X to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Wileyfox Swift 2X from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can set up an APN on your Wileyfox Swift 2X

If you wish to set up an APN on your Wileyfox Swift 2X, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you will have 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to do it again two times the process on your Wileyfox Swift 2X. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Wileyfox Swift 2X?

Generally speaking, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your Wileyfox Swift 2X as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some situations that need the setup of an APN on your Wileyfox Swift 2X. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wileyfox Swift 2X and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.