How to configure an APN on Oppo K3

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Oppo K3. So we made the decision to write this article to fix this problem. We will first discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo K3. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Oppo K3.



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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 K3 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your Oppo K3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Oppo K3

If you want to configure an APN on your Oppo K3, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you need to fill in with the data of your operator. For example, 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 quickly findable. You need to repeat 2 times the procedure on your Oppo K3. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Oppo K3?

In general, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Oppo K3 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Oppo K3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Oppo K3 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.