How to configure an APN on Xiaomi Mi A3

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send pictures. If so, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Xiaomi Mi A3. So we decided to draft this post to solve this problem. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi A3. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Xiaomi Mi A3.



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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 A3 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Xiaomi Mi A3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How you can set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi A3

If you desire to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi A3, you need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to go to Advanced Settings and ultimately 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 will 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 internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again two times the operation on your Xiaomi Mi A3. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi A3?

Generally speaking, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi A3 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some cases that require the configuration of an APN on your Xiaomi Mi A3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Xiaomi Mi A3 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 consequently change your SIM card.