How to configure an APN on Vivo S1

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Vivo S1. So we therefore decided to write this content to fix this problem. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Vivo S1. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Vivo S1.



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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 Vivo S1 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN may therefore prevent your Vivo S1 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Vivo S1

If you want to set up an APN on your Vivo S1, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click on 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. One example is, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again two times the process on your Vivo S1. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Vivo S1?

As a general rule, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Vivo S1 as normally, this is done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your Vivo S1. This is for example the case if you bought your used Vivo S1 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.