Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Wiko Power U30. So we made the decision to write this article to fix this problem. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko Power U30. Finally, we will see in which situations you must change the APN on the Wiko Power U30.
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 U30 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Wiko Power U30 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your Wiko Power U30
If you desire to set up an APN on your Wiko Power U30, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you must click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll 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 net and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to repeat two times the procedure on your Wiko Power U30. 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 U30?
Generally speaking, you don’t necessarily need to set up an APN on your Wiko Power U30 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your Wiko Power U30. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Wiko Power U30 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 therefore change your SIM card.
