How to configure an APN on Realme C3

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Realme C3. So we decided to write this content to solve this situation. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Realme C3. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the Realme C3.



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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 Realme C3 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Realme C3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Realme C3

If you desire to configure an APN on your Realme C3, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you must 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must repeat 2 times the operation on your Realme C3. 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 C3?

As a general rule, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Realme C3 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Realme C3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Realme C3 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 consequently change your SIM card.