Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your OnePlus Nord. So we decided to write this article to fix this problem. We will first discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OnePlus Nord. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the OnePlus Nord.
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 Nord to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your OnePlus Nord 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 Nord
If you desire to set up an APN on your OnePlus Nord, 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 ultimately Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must click on 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. One example is, 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 need to do it again twice the process on your OnePlus Nord. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your OnePlus Nord?
Generally speaking, you may not always need to set up an APN on your OnePlus Nord as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the configuration of an APN on your OnePlus Nord. This is for example the case if you bought your used OnePlus Nord and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
