How to configure an APN on Xiaomi Mi 5

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not 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 Xiaomi Mi 5. So we decided to write this content to solve this situation. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 5. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the Xiaomi Mi 5.



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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 Mi 5 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Xiaomi Mi 5 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 5

If you want to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 5, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once 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 will have 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 quickly findable. You have to do it again twice the process on your Xiaomi Mi 5. 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 Xiaomi Mi 5?

In most cases, you do not automatically need to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 5 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 5. This is for example the case if you bought your used Xiaomi Mi 5 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.