How to configure an APN on ASUS Zenfone 4

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you 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 seted up on your ASUS Zenfone 4. So we therefore decided to draft this post to solve this situation. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your ASUS Zenfone 4. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the ASUS Zenfone 4.



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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 ASUS Zenfone 4 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your ASUS Zenfone 4 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 ASUS Zenfone 4

If you wish to configure an APN on your ASUS Zenfone 4, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will have 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat twice the operation on your ASUS Zenfone 4. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your ASUS Zenfone 4?

Generally speaking, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your ASUS Zenfone 4 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your ASUS Zenfone 4. This is for example the case if you purchased your used ASUS Zenfone 4 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 consequently change your SIM card.