Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your Oppo Reno Z. So we made the decision to write this article to resolve this problem. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Oppo Reno Z. Finally, we will see in which situations you must change the APN on the Oppo Reno Z.
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 Z to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Oppo Reno Z from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Oppo Reno Z
When you want to set up an APN on your Oppo Reno Z, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again two times the procedure on your Oppo Reno Z. 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 Z?
In general, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your Oppo Reno Z as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several cases that require the configuration of an APN on your Oppo Reno Z. This is for example the case if you bought your used Oppo Reno Z and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
