How to configure an APN on Realme X

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 so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Realme X. So we decided to write this article to fix this situation. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Realme X. Finally, we will see in what situations you must modify the APN on the Realme X.



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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 Realme X to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Realme X from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can set up an APN on your Realme X

If you desire to configure an APN on your Realme X, you must navigate 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 should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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 net and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must repeat twice the operation on your Realme X. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Realme X?

Generally, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Realme X as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your Realme X. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Realme X 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.