How to configure an APN on Sony Xperia XA2

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Sony Xperia XA2. So we therefore decided to draft this post to solve this problem. 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 XA2. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Sony Xperia XA2.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Sony Xperia XA2 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Sony Xperia XA2 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can set up an APN on your Sony Xperia XA2

If you wish to configure an APN on your Sony Xperia XA2, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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 internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your Sony Xperia XA2. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Sony Xperia XA2?

In general, you do not always need to set up an APN on your Sony Xperia XA2 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some situations that require the setup of an APN on your Sony Xperia XA2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Sony Xperia XA2 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 consequently change your SIM card.