How to configure an APN on Oppo RX17

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Oppo RX17. So we therefore decided to write this content to resolve this trouble. 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 RX17. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Oppo RX17.



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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 RX17 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Oppo RX17 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can configure an APN on your Oppo RX17

If you wish to set up an APN on your Oppo RX17, you will need to go 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 select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat two times the process on your Oppo RX17. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Oppo RX17?

Typically, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Oppo RX17 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Oppo RX17. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Oppo RX17 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.