Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Tecno Phantom 9. So we therefore decided to write this content to resolve this issue. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Tecno Phantom 9. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the Tecno Phantom 9.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Tecno Phantom 9 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Tecno Phantom 9 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 configure an APN on your Tecno Phantom 9
If you want to set up an APN on your Tecno Phantom 9, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will need to 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 must do it again 2 times the process on your Tecno Phantom 9. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Tecno Phantom 9?
In general, you may not always need to configure an APN on your Tecno Phantom 9 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several situations that need the setup of an APN on your Tecno Phantom 9. This is for example the case if you bought your used Tecno Phantom 9 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 consequently change your SIM card.
