Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Infinix S4. So we therefore decided to draft this article to solve this trouble. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Infinix S4. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Infinix S4.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Infinix S4 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Infinix S4 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Infinix S4
If you wish to configure an APN on your Infinix S4, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click 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. 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 easily findable. You have to repeat 2 times the process on your Infinix S4. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Infinix S4?
In most cases, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Infinix S4 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Infinix S4. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Infinix S4 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 therefore change your SIM card.
