Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Vivo X30. So we therefore decided to write this article to fix this issue. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Vivo X30. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the Vivo X30.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Vivo X30 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your Vivo X30 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 Vivo X30
If you want to configure an APN on your Vivo X30, you need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you 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 internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat twice the operation on your Vivo X30. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Vivo X30?
Generally, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Vivo X30 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several situations that need the setup of an APN on your Vivo X30. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Vivo X30 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
