Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Xiaomi Redmi 5. So we decided to draft this post to solve this issue. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 5. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Xiaomi Redmi 5.
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 Redmi 5 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Xiaomi Redmi 5 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 5
If you desire to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 5, you will need 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 finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will need 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 2 times the process on your Xiaomi Redmi 5. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 5?
Typically, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 5 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 5. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xiaomi Redmi 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 are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
