Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN configured on your Sony Xperia Z3. So we decided to write this content 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 Sony Xperia Z3. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Sony Xperia Z3.
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 Z3 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Sony Xperia Z3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your Sony Xperia Z3
If you wish to set up an APN on your Sony Xperia Z3, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose 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. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to repeat twice the process on your Sony Xperia Z3. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Sony Xperia Z3?
In general, you will not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Sony Xperia Z3 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Sony Xperia Z3. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Sony Xperia Z3 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
