How to configure an APN on Xiaomi Black Shark

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Xiaomi Black Shark. So we made the decision to write this content to solve this situation. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Black Shark. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to modify the APN on the Xiaomi Black Shark.



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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 Xiaomi Black Shark to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can thus prevent your Xiaomi Black Shark from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Black Shark

If you want to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Black Shark, you will have 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 then Access Point Names . When you are there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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 internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to do it again two times the operation on your Xiaomi Black Shark. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Xiaomi Black Shark?

Generally, you do not always need to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Black Shark as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Xiaomi Black Shark. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xiaomi Black Shark and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.