How to configure an APN on Blackview A90

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Blackview A90. So we therefore decided to draft this post to resolve this issue. We will first discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Blackview A90. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Blackview A90.



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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 A90 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Blackview A90 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to configure an APN on your Blackview A90

If you wish to configure an APN on your Blackview A90, 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 finally 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 may 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again twice the procedure on your Blackview A90. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Blackview A90?

In most cases, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Blackview A90 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your Blackview A90. This is for example the case if you bought your used Blackview A90 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.