Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Nokia X71. So we made the decision to draft this post to resolve this situation. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Nokia X71. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Nokia X71.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Nokia X71 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Nokia X71 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Nokia X71
If you wish to configure an APN on your Nokia X71, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you need to 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again 2 times the operation on your Nokia X71. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Nokia X71?
Typically, you will not always need to set up an APN on your Nokia X71 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Nokia X71. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Nokia X71 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.
