How to configure an APN on Acer Liquid Zest

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Acer Liquid Zest. So we therefore decided to write this article to fix this issue. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Zest. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Acer Liquid Zest.



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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 Acer Liquid Zest to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Acer Liquid Zest 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 set up an APN on your Acer Liquid Zest

If you desire to configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Zest, you need 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 lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to click 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. One example is, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again twice the procedure on your Acer Liquid Zest. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Acer Liquid Zest?

Generally speaking, you will not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Acer Liquid Zest as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Acer Liquid Zest. This is for example the case if you bought your used Acer Liquid Zest and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.