How to configure an APN on Oppo A91

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your Oppo A91. So we made the decision to draft this post to fix this trouble. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo A91. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Oppo A91.



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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 A91 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Oppo A91 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can set up an APN on your Oppo A91

When you want to configure an APN on your Oppo A91, 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 then Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must repeat 2 times the process on your Oppo A91. 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 A91?

Typically, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Oppo A91 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some situations that require the setup of an APN on your Oppo A91. This is for example the case if you bought your used Oppo A91 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.