It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Xiaomi Mi CC9. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this situation. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Mi CC9. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to modify the APN on the Xiaomi Mi CC9.
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 CC9 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Xiaomi Mi CC9 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi CC9
When you want to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi CC9, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You must do it again twice the operation on your Xiaomi Mi CC9. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi CC9?
Generally speaking, you will not always need to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Mi CC9 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several circumstances that require the setup of an APN on your Xiaomi Mi CC9. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xiaomi Mi CC9 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.
