How to configure an APN on Vivo Z5i

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Vivo Z5i. So we decided to write this content to fix this issue. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Vivo Z5i. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to modify the APN on the Vivo Z5i.



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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 Vivo Z5i to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Vivo Z5i from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

Tips on how to set up an APN on your Vivo Z5i

When you want to configure an APN on your Vivo Z5i, 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 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 will 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again two times the process on your Vivo Z5i. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Vivo Z5i?

In most cases, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Vivo Z5i as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Vivo Z5i. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Vivo Z5i and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.