How to configure an APN on Meizu 16Xs

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Meizu 16Xs. So we made the decision to write this content to solve this trouble. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Meizu 16Xs. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to modify the APN on the Meizu 16Xs.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Meizu 16Xs to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can thus prevent your Meizu 16Xs from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to configure an APN on your Meizu 16Xs

If you wish to set up an APN on your Meizu 16Xs, you must navigate 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 then Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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 net and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat twice the operation on your Meizu 16Xs. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


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

In general, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Meizu 16Xs as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the configuration of an APN on your Meizu 16Xs. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Meizu 16Xs and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.