How to configure an APN on Sony Xperia L4

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Sony Xperia L4. So we decided to draft this article to resolve this issue. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L4. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Sony Xperia L4.



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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 Sony Xperia L4 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Sony Xperia L4 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L4

If you desire to set up an APN on your Sony Xperia L4, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to repeat 2 times the process on your Sony Xperia L4. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Sony Xperia L4?

Generally, you don’t necessarily need to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia L4 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Sony Xperia L4. This is for example the case if you bought your used Sony Xperia L4 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.