How to configure an APN on Blackview A60

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Blackview A60. So we therefore decided to draft this post to resolve this issue. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Blackview A60. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Blackview A60.



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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 A60 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Blackview A60 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can set up an APN on your Blackview A60

If you’d like to set up an APN on your Blackview A60, you need 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 finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you need 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again 2 times the procedure on your Blackview A60. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Blackview A60?

Generally, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Blackview A60 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some cases that need the setup of an APN on your Blackview A60. This is for example the case if you bought your used Blackview A60 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.