It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Wiko Power U10. So we decided to write this content to fix this problem. We will 1st see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Power U10. Finally, we will see in which situations you should change the APN on the Wiko Power U10.
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 Power U10 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your Wiko Power U10 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Wiko Power U10
If you want to set up an APN on your Wiko Power U10, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click 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. 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 have to repeat twice the process on your Wiko Power U10. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Wiko Power U10?
Generally, you will not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Wiko Power U10 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Wiko Power U10. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko Power U10 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.