Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your HTC 11. So we made the decision to draft this post to resolve this issue. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your HTC 11. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the HTC 11.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your HTC 11 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your HTC 11 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 HTC 11
If you desire to configure an APN on your HTC 11, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may 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 internet and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again twice the process on your HTC 11. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your HTC 11?
Generally speaking, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your HTC 11 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that need the configuration of an APN on your HTC 11. This is for example the case if you bought your used HTC 11 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
