It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Google Nexus 5X. So we decided to write this article to solve this situation. We will 1st discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Google Nexus 5X. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Google Nexus 5X.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Google Nexus 5X to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can thus prevent your Google Nexus 5X from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your Google Nexus 5X
If you desire to configure an APN on your Google Nexus 5X, 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 then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will 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 internet and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to do it again 2 times the process on your Google Nexus 5X. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Google Nexus 5X?
Typically, you will not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Google Nexus 5X as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Google Nexus 5X. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Google Nexus 5X 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.
