Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Xiaomi MiPad 3. So we therefore decided to draft this post to solve this situation. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi MiPad 3. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Xiaomi MiPad 3.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Xiaomi MiPad 3 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Xiaomi MiPad 3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to configure an APN on your Xiaomi MiPad 3
If you want to configure an APN on your Xiaomi MiPad 3, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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 quickly findable. You must repeat 2 times the process on your Xiaomi MiPad 3. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Xiaomi MiPad 3?
Generally speaking, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Xiaomi MiPad 3 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the setup of an APN on your Xiaomi MiPad 3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Xiaomi MiPad 3 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.
