How to configure an APN on Sony

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Sony. So we made the decision to write this content to resolve this situation. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Sony. Finally, we will see in which situations you must change the APN on the Sony.



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

The right way to set up an APN on your Sony

If you want to configure an APN on your Sony, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat two times the procedure on your Sony. 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?

Generally, you do not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Sony as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your Sony. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Sony 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.