Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Sony Xperia L3. So we made the decision to write this content to fix this situation. We will first of all find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L3. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the Sony Xperia L3.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Sony Xperia L3 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your Sony Xperia L3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L3
When you want to set up an APN on your Sony Xperia L3, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat two times the process on your Sony Xperia L3. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Sony Xperia L3?
In most cases, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L3 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several situations that need the setup of an APN on your Sony Xperia L3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Sony Xperia L3 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.
