How to configure an APN on HUAWEI P40 Pro

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your HUAWEI P40 Pro. So we decided to write this content to resolve this trouble. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your HUAWEI P40 Pro. Finally, we will see in which situations you should modify the APN on the HUAWEI P40 Pro.



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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 HUAWEI P40 Pro to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your HUAWEI P40 Pro 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 P40 Pro

If you desire to configure an APN on your HUAWEI P40 Pro, you need to go 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat two times the process on your HUAWEI P40 Pro. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your HUAWEI P40 Pro?

As a general rule, you may not always need to set up an APN on your HUAWEI P40 Pro as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several cases that need the setup of an APN on your HUAWEI P40 Pro. This is for example the case if you bought your used HUAWEI P40 Pro 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.