How to configure an APN on Motorola Moto e5

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Motorola Moto e5. So we made the decision to write this article to solve this issue. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto e5. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Motorola Moto e5.



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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 Motorola Moto e5 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Motorola Moto e5 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 configure an APN on your Motorola Moto e5

If you desire to set up an APN on your Motorola Moto e5, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat 2 times the operation on your Motorola Moto e5. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Motorola Moto e5?

In general, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Motorola Moto e5 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Motorola Moto e5. This is for example the case if you bought your used Motorola Moto e5 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.