It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Realme 5. So we decided to write this content to resolve this issue. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Realme 5. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Realme 5.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Realme 5 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Realme 5 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your Realme 5
If you wish to set up an APN on your Realme 5, 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 finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again twice the operation on your Realme 5. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Realme 5?
As a general rule, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Realme 5 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Realme 5. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Realme 5 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
