Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Realme 5i. So we made the decision to write this content to solve this trouble. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Realme 5i. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Realme 5i.
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 5i to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Realme 5i 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 Realme 5i
If you’d like to configure an APN on your Realme 5i, you will have to navigate 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you will have 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to do it again 2 times the operation on your Realme 5i. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Realme 5i?
Generally speaking, you don’t automatically need to configure an APN on your Realme 5i as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Realme 5i. This is for example the case if you bought your used Realme 5i 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.
