How to configure an APN on Honor Play 8

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 likely because of the APN configured on your Honor Play 8. So we decided to draft this article to fix this issue. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Honor Play 8. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the Honor Play 8.



configure-APN-Honor-Play-8

What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Honor Play 8 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Honor Play 8 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to set up an APN on your Honor Play 8

When you want to set up an APN on your Honor Play 8, you will have to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you need 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 will have 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 net and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again 2 times the procedure on your Honor Play 8. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Honor Play 8?

Generally speaking, you may not always need to set up an APN on your Honor Play 8 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few situations that require the configuration of an APN on your Honor Play 8. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Honor Play 8 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.