Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Lava Z41. So we decided to write this article to resolve this trouble. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Lava Z41. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to modify the APN on the Lava Z41.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Lava Z41 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Lava Z41 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can configure an APN on your Lava Z41
If you wish to configure an APN on your Lava Z41, you will have 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 then 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 will 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat twice the operation on your Lava Z41. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Lava Z41?
Generally speaking, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Lava Z41 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Lava Z41. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Lava Z41 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 consequently change your SIM card.
