How to configure an APN on ZenFone Max M2

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your ZenFone Max M2. So we made the decision to write this article to fix this trouble. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your ZenFone Max M2. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to modify the APN on the ZenFone Max M2.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your ZenFone Max M2 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your ZenFone Max M2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to configure an APN on your ZenFone Max M2

If you’d like to set up an APN on your ZenFone Max M2, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you need 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your ZenFone Max M2. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your ZenFone Max M2?

Generally speaking, you don’t automatically need to configure an APN on your ZenFone Max M2 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that need the configuration of an APN on your ZenFone Max M2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used ZenFone Max M2 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.