Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Xiaomi Mi 6. So we decided to write this content to resolve this issue. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 6. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Xiaomi Mi 6.
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 6 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Xiaomi Mi 6 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 6
If you desire to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 6, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to repeat twice the process on your Xiaomi Mi 6. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 6?
In most cases, you do not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 6 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 6. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xiaomi Mi 6 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 therefore change your SIM card.
