Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Crosscall Core-M4. So we made the decision to draft this post to solve this situation. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Crosscall Core-M4. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Crosscall Core-M4.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Crosscall Core-M4 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your Crosscall Core-M4 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to configure an APN on your Crosscall Core-M4
If you’d like to set up an APN on your Crosscall Core-M4, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to repeat 2 times the process on your Crosscall Core-M4. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Crosscall Core-M4?
Generally speaking, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Crosscall Core-M4 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Crosscall Core-M4. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Crosscall Core-M4 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.
