Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your OnePlus N100. So we decided to draft this article to solve this trouble. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OnePlus N100. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the OnePlus N100.
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 N100 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can thus prevent your OnePlus N100 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to configure an APN on your OnePlus N100
If you want to set up an APN on your OnePlus N100, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will have 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to do it again twice the procedure on your OnePlus N100. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your OnePlus N100?
Typically, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your OnePlus N100 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your OnePlus N100. This is for example the case if you purchased your used OnePlus N100 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 consequently change your SIM card.
