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 pictures. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Redmi K30. So we decided to draft this article to resolve 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 Redmi K30. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Redmi K30.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Redmi K30 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Redmi K30 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to configure an APN on your Redmi K30
If you want to set up an APN on your Redmi K30, you will have 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 Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may 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 quickly findable. You have to do it again two times the procedure on your Redmi K30. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Redmi K30?
Generally speaking, you will not automatically need to configure an APN on your Redmi K30 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some situations that require the configuration of an APN on your Redmi K30. This is for example the case if you bought your used Redmi K30 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
