How to configure an APN on Nokia 2.2

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Nokia 2.2. So we made the decision to write this content to solve this issue. We will first discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Nokia 2.2. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the Nokia 2.2.



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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 Nokia 2.2 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Nokia 2.2 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 Nokia 2.2

If you desire to set up an APN on your Nokia 2.2, you must go 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 have to 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to do it again two times the process on your Nokia 2.2. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Nokia 2.2?

In most cases, you don’t necessarily need to set up an APN on your Nokia 2.2 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Nokia 2.2. This is for example the case if you bought your used Nokia 2.2 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.