Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your Sharp Aquos Zero 2. So we therefore decided to write this article to fix this problem. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Sharp Aquos Zero 2. Finally, we will see in which situations you must change the APN on the Sharp Aquos Zero 2.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Sharp Aquos Zero 2 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can so prevent your Sharp Aquos Zero 2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Sharp Aquos Zero 2
If you want to configure an APN on your Sharp Aquos Zero 2, you need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you need 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again twice the operation on your Sharp Aquos Zero 2. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Sharp Aquos Zero 2?
Generally speaking, you do not always need to set up an APN on your Sharp Aquos Zero 2 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Sharp Aquos Zero 2. This is for example the case if you bought your used Sharp Aquos Zero 2 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
