Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your OnePlus 8. So we decided to write this content to fix this trouble. We will first of all find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OnePlus 8. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the OnePlus 8.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your OnePlus 8 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your OnePlus 8 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your OnePlus 8
If you want to configure an APN on your OnePlus 8, you will need to 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat 2 times the process on your OnePlus 8. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your OnePlus 8?
In most cases, you will not necessarily need to set up an APN on your OnePlus 8 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your OnePlus 8. This is for example the case if you purchased your used OnePlus 8 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.
