How to configure an APN on Oppo Reno Ace

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Oppo Reno Ace. So we therefore decided to draft this article to resolve this problem. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo Reno Ace. Finally, we will see in what situations you should change the APN on the Oppo Reno Ace.



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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 Ace to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Oppo Reno Ace 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 configure an APN on your Oppo Reno Ace

If you desire to set up an APN on your Oppo Reno Ace, you will need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you will 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 internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again twice the procedure on your Oppo Reno Ace. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Oppo Reno Ace?

Generally speaking, you do not always need to configure an APN on your Oppo Reno Ace as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Oppo Reno Ace. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Oppo Reno Ace 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.