Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Infinix Hot 7. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve this situation. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Infinix Hot 7. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Infinix Hot 7.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Infinix Hot 7 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Infinix Hot 7 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 set up an APN on your Infinix Hot 7
If you’d like to set up an APN on your Infinix Hot 7, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will have to fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again twice the operation on your Infinix Hot 7. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Infinix Hot 7?
Typically, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Infinix Hot 7 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Infinix Hot 7. This is for example the case if you bought your used Infinix Hot 7 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 consequently change your SIM card.
