How to configure an APN on HTC U19e

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your HTC U19e. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve this situation. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your HTC U19e. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the HTC U19e.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your HTC U19e to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your HTC U19e 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 configure an APN on your HTC U19e

If you wish to set up an APN on your HTC U19e, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat 2 times the procedure on your HTC U19e. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your HTC U19e?

In general, you will not automatically need to configure an APN on your HTC U19e as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are several cases that need the setup of an APN on your HTC U19e. This is for example the case if you bought your used HTC U19e 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 consequently change your SIM card.