Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Alcatel 1V. So we made the decision to draft this article to fix this situation. We will first of all observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Alcatel 1V. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the Alcatel 1V.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Alcatel 1V to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Alcatel 1V from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can set up an APN on your Alcatel 1V
If you wish to set up an APN on your Alcatel 1V, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to repeat 2 times the process on your Alcatel 1V. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Alcatel 1V?
In general, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Alcatel 1V as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your Alcatel 1V. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Alcatel 1V 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 consequently change your SIM card.
