How to configure an APN on Oppo Find X2

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Oppo Find X2. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this problem. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo Find X2. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Oppo Find X2.



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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 Find X2 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Oppo Find X2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your Oppo Find X2

If you desire to configure an APN on your Oppo Find X2, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose 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 internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat two times the procedure on your Oppo Find X2. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Oppo Find X2?

As a general rule, you do not always need to set up an APN on your Oppo Find X2 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your Oppo Find X2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Oppo Find X2 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 therefore change your SIM card.