How to configure an APN on Wiko JERRY 2

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Wiko JERRY 2. So we made the decision to write this article to solve this trouble. 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 Wiko JERRY 2. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Wiko JERRY 2.



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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 Wiko JERRY 2 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN may therefore prevent your Wiko JERRY 2 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 configure an APN on your Wiko JERRY 2

If you want to set up an APN on your Wiko JERRY 2, you will have to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will have 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 internet and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to do it again twice the operation on your Wiko JERRY 2. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Wiko JERRY 2?

Generally, you do not automatically need to configure an APN on your Wiko JERRY 2 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that require the configuration of an APN on your Wiko JERRY 2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko JERRY 2 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 consequently change your SIM card.