How to configure an APN on ALCATEL 1X

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your ALCATEL 1X. So we therefore decided to write this content to fix this issue. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your ALCATEL 1X. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the ALCATEL 1X.



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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 ALCATEL 1X to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your ALCATEL 1X 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 set up an APN on your ALCATEL 1X

If you’d like to set up an APN on your ALCATEL 1X, you need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you need 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to do it again twice the procedure on your ALCATEL 1X. 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 1X?

Generally speaking, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your ALCATEL 1X as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that need the setup of an APN on your ALCATEL 1X. This is for example the case if you purchased your used ALCATEL 1X 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.