How to configure an APN on Nokia 3.1 A

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Nokia 3.1 A. So we therefore decided to draft this post to resolve this problem. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Nokia 3.1 A. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the Nokia 3.1 A.



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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 3.1 A to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Nokia 3.1 A from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to configure an APN on your Nokia 3.1 A

If you desire to set up an APN on your Nokia 3.1 A, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you will need to 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 have to do it again twice the operation on your Nokia 3.1 A. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Nokia 3.1 A?

As a general rule, you do not automatically need to configure an APN on your Nokia 3.1 A as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that need the setup of an APN on your Nokia 3.1 A. This is for example the case if you bought your used Nokia 3.1 A 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.