Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Vivo Y12. So we decided to draft this article to resolve this trouble. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Vivo Y12. Finally, we will see in which situations you should modify the APN on the Vivo Y12.
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 Y12 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Vivo Y12 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can configure an APN on your Vivo Y12
If you want to set up an APN on your Vivo Y12, you must navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat 2 times the procedure on your Vivo Y12. 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 Y12?
Typically, you will not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Vivo Y12 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the configuration of an APN on your Vivo Y12. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Vivo Y12 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.
