Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Oppo Reno 3. So we made the decision to draft this article to fix this trouble. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo Reno 3. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Oppo Reno 3.
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 Reno 3 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your Oppo Reno 3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Oppo Reno 3
When you want to set up an APN on your Oppo Reno 3, you will have to go 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 must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you will have 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to repeat twice the procedure on your Oppo Reno 3. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Oppo Reno 3?
Generally, you do not always need to set up an APN on your Oppo Reno 3 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Oppo Reno 3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Oppo Reno 3 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.
