How to configure an APN on Oppo A5s

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Oppo A5s. So we therefore decided to draft this post to resolve this issue. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo A5s. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to change the APN on the Oppo A5s.



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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 A5s to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Oppo A5s from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Oppo A5s

If you desire to configure an APN on your Oppo A5s, you 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 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat twice the operation on your Oppo A5s. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Oppo A5s?

As a general rule, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Oppo A5s as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several situations that need the setup of an APN on your Oppo A5s. This is for example the case if you bought your used Oppo A5s 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.