Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Vivo Z1x. So we made the decision to draft this post to fix this problem. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Vivo Z1x. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the Vivo Z1x.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Vivo Z1x to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Vivo Z1x 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 Z1x
If you wish to set up an APN on your Vivo Z1x, you will have 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will have 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. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat twice the operation on your Vivo Z1x. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Vivo Z1x?
Generally speaking, you don’t necessarily need to configure an APN on your Vivo Z1x as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Vivo Z1x. This is for example the case if you bought your used Vivo Z1x 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 therefore change your SIM card.
