How to configure an APN on XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro. So we made the decision to write this article to solve this trouble. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro. Finally, we will see in which situations you should change the APN on the XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro.



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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 XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro

When you want to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you need 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 net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must do it again two times the procedure on your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro?

Generally, you do not necessarily need to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro. This is for example the case if you bought your used XIAOMI Mi 8 Pro and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.