It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you 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 configured on your Oppo R15. So we decided to write this article to solve this issue. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo R15. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Oppo R15.
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 R15 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Oppo R15 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Oppo R15
When you want to set up an APN on your Oppo R15, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again twice the process on your Oppo R15. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Oppo R15?
In general, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Oppo R15 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several cases that require the setup of an APN on your Oppo R15. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Oppo R15 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
