How to configure an APN on Oppo A8

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Oppo A8. So we therefore decided to draft this article to resolve this situation. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo A8. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Oppo A8.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Oppo A8 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Oppo A8 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Oppo A8

When you want to configure an APN on your Oppo A8, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will 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 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 Oppo A8. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Oppo A8?

Generally speaking, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Oppo A8 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some situations that require the setup of an APN on your Oppo A8. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Oppo A8 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.