Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your HUAWEI Mate 40. So we decided to write this article to resolve this situation. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your HUAWEI Mate 40. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the HUAWEI Mate 40.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your HUAWEI Mate 40 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your HUAWEI Mate 40 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your HUAWEI Mate 40
If you wish to set up an APN on your HUAWEI Mate 40, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must select 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. One example is, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must do it again two times the procedure on your HUAWEI Mate 40. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your HUAWEI Mate 40?
As a general rule, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your HUAWEI Mate 40 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the configuration of an APN on your HUAWEI Mate 40. This is for example the case if you bought your used HUAWEI Mate 40 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
