How to configure an APN on Blackview A100

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Blackview A100. So we made the decision to write this article to resolve this issue. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Blackview A100. Finally, we will see in which situations you should modify the APN on the Blackview A100.



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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 Blackview A100 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Blackview A100 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 Blackview A100

If you want to set up an APN on your Blackview A100, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to select 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to repeat twice the operation on your Blackview A100. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Blackview A100?

Typically, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Blackview A100 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Blackview A100. This is for example the case if you bought your used Blackview A100 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.