How to configure an APN on Meizu 16s

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Meizu 16s. So we therefore decided to draft this article to solve this situation. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Meizu 16s. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the Meizu 16s.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Meizu 16s to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your Meizu 16s 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 configure an APN on your Meizu 16s

When you want to set up an APN on your Meizu 16s, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again 2 times the process on your Meizu 16s. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Meizu 16s?

In most cases, you may not automatically need to configure an APN on your Meizu 16s as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that need the setup of an APN on your Meizu 16s. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Meizu 16s 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 therefore change your SIM card.