Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Wiko UPULSE. So we therefore decided to write this article to fix this problem. We will 1st discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Wiko UPULSE. Finally, we will see in which situations you must change the APN on the Wiko UPULSE.
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 UPULSE to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your Wiko UPULSE from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Wiko UPULSE
If you want to configure an APN on your Wiko UPULSE, you must 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 then finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to repeat two times the procedure on your Wiko UPULSE. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Wiko UPULSE?
In most cases, you don’t automatically need to set up an APN on your Wiko UPULSE as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some situations that require the configuration of an APN on your Wiko UPULSE. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wiko UPULSE and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
