Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your ZTE Axon M. So we decided to write this content to solve this problem. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your ZTE Axon M. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the ZTE Axon M.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your ZTE Axon M to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your ZTE Axon M from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to configure an APN on your ZTE Axon M
If you want to configure an APN on your ZTE Axon M, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to click on 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. For example, 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 do it again two times the process on your ZTE Axon M. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your ZTE Axon M?
As a general rule, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your ZTE Axon M as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that need the configuration of an APN on your ZTE Axon M. This is for example the case if you purchased your used ZTE Axon M and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
