Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Oppo Reno A. So we therefore decided to draft this article to fix this problem. We will first of all observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo Reno A. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Oppo Reno A.
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 Reno A to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can thus prevent your Oppo Reno A from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to configure an APN on your Oppo Reno A
If you desire to set up an APN on your Oppo Reno A, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you need to 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again two times the process on your Oppo Reno A. 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 Reno A?
In general, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Oppo Reno A as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some cases that need the setup of an APN on your Oppo Reno A. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Oppo Reno A and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
