It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Wiko Lenny 4. So we decided to draft this post to solve this situation. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Lenny 4. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to modify the APN on the Wiko Lenny 4.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Wiko Lenny 4 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Wiko Lenny 4 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 4
When you want to configure an APN on your Wiko Lenny 4, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you will need 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You have to do it again two times the operation on your Wiko Lenny 4. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Wiko Lenny 4?
In general, you will not automatically need to set up an APN on your Wiko Lenny 4 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your Wiko Lenny 4. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wiko Lenny 4 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.
