Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Oppo AX7. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve this trouble. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo AX7. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Oppo AX7.
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 AX7 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your Oppo AX7 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 AX7
If you wish to set up an APN on your Oppo AX7, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to repeat 2 times the process on your Oppo AX7. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Oppo AX7?
Generally speaking, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Oppo AX7 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several cases that require the setup of an APN on your Oppo AX7. This is for example the case if you bought your used Oppo AX7 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.
