How to configure an APN on Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra. So we made the decision to draft this post to resolve this situation. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra.



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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 XA1 Ultra to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 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 set up an APN on your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

If you want to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you should 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 need to do it again 2 times the operation on your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?

Generally speaking, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are several situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra. This is for example the case if you bought your used Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.