How to configure an APN on Blackview A20

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Blackview A20. So we made the decision to write this content to resolve this trouble. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Blackview A20. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Blackview A20.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Blackview A20 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Blackview A20 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can set up an APN on your Blackview A20

If you wish to set up an APN on your Blackview A20, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go 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’ll then access a form that you must 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to do it again twice the operation on your Blackview A20. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Blackview A20?

In general, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Blackview A20 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the configuration of an APN on your Blackview A20. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Blackview A20 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 therefore change your SIM card.