How to configure an APN on Umidigi One

Maybe it happened to you when you went 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 seted up on your Umidigi One. So we therefore decided to draft this article to solve this issue. 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 Umidigi One. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Umidigi One.



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

How you can configure an APN on your Umidigi One

If you’d like to set up an APN on your Umidigi One, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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 quickly findable. You must do it again twice the procedure on your Umidigi One. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Umidigi One?

In general, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Umidigi One as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your Umidigi One. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Umidigi One 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.