How to configure an APN on Wiko Y82

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Wiko Y82. So we therefore decided to draft this post 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 Y82. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Wiko Y82.



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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 Y82 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Wiko Y82 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Wiko Y82

If you want to configure an APN on your Wiko Y82, you will have 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 then Access Point Names . Once you are there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to repeat twice the process on your Wiko Y82. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Wiko Y82?

In most cases, you do not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Wiko Y82 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your Wiko Y82. This is for example the case if you bought your used Wiko Y82 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.