Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Crosscall TREKKER X4. So we made the decision to write this article to solve this issue. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER X4. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Crosscall TREKKER X4.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Crosscall TREKKER X4 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Crosscall TREKKER X4 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER X4
If you’d like to set up an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER X4, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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 internet and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must repeat twice the process on your Crosscall TREKKER X4. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER X4?
As a general rule, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER X4 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several cases that need the setup of an APN on your Crosscall TREKKER X4. This is for example the case if you bought your used Crosscall TREKKER X4 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.
