How to configure an APN on Xiaomi Mi 9

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you 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 seted up on your Xiaomi Mi 9. So we decided to draft this article to fix this problem. We will first of all observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 9. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Xiaomi Mi 9.



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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 Xiaomi Mi 9 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can thus prevent your Xiaomi Mi 9 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 configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 9

When you want to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 9, you will have to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will have 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 very easily findable. You have to do it again twice the process on your Xiaomi Mi 9. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 9?

Typically, you may not always need to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 9 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few cases that require the setup of an APN on your Xiaomi Mi 9. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xiaomi Mi 9 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 therefore change your SIM card.