How to configure an APN on Oppo A9

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Oppo A9. So we decided to draft this article to resolve this issue. We will first of all observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo A9. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Oppo A9.



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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 A9 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Oppo A9 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can set up an APN on your Oppo A9

If you’d like to configure an APN on your Oppo A9, you must go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . When 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 must 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 quickly findable. You need to repeat 2 times the process on your Oppo A9. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Oppo A9?

Typically, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Oppo A9 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that need the setup of an APN on your Oppo A9. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Oppo A9 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 therefore change your SIM card.