Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Lenovo Vibe C. So we decided to write this content to solve this problem. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Lenovo Vibe C. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Lenovo Vibe C.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Lenovo Vibe C to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Lenovo Vibe C from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your Lenovo Vibe C
If you’d like to set up an APN on your Lenovo Vibe C, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must click on 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 net and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must repeat 2 times the process on your Lenovo Vibe C. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Lenovo Vibe C?
Generally, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Lenovo Vibe C as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that require the setup of an APN on your Lenovo Vibe C. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Lenovo Vibe C and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
