How to configure an APN on Wiko Power U20

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Wiko Power U20. So we decided to draft this post to solve this issue. We will initially see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Power U20. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Wiko Power U20.



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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 Power U20 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Wiko Power U20 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to configure an APN on your Wiko Power U20

When you want to set up an APN on your Wiko Power U20, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click 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. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again twice the operation on your Wiko Power U20. Indeed, 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 U20?

Typically, you will not automatically need to configure an APN on your Wiko Power U20 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few situations that need the setup of an APN on your Wiko Power U20. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wiko Power U20 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.