Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Oppo A5. So we decided to draft this article to fix this problem. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo A5. Finally, we will see in what situations you should modify the APN on the Oppo A5.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Oppo A5 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Oppo A5 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to configure an APN on your Oppo A5
When you want to set up an APN on your Oppo A5, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you are 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 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must do it again 2 times the procedure on your Oppo A5. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Oppo A5?
As a general rule, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Oppo A5 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Oppo A5. This is for example the case if you bought your used Oppo A5 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
