It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN seted up on your XIAOMI Mi A2. So we decided to write this content to resolve this problem. We will first of all see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your XIAOMI Mi A2. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the XIAOMI Mi A2.
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 A2 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your XIAOMI Mi A2 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 A2
When you want to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Mi A2, you need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you need to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you need 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to do it again two times the procedure on your XIAOMI Mi A2. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your XIAOMI Mi A2?
In most cases, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your XIAOMI Mi A2 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your XIAOMI Mi A2. This is for example the case if you purchased your used XIAOMI Mi A2 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
