It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you cannot connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your XIAOMI Redmi 8A. So we decided to write this article to solve this issue. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 8A. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the XIAOMI Redmi 8A.
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 Redmi 8A to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your XIAOMI Redmi 8A 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 Redmi 8A
If you want to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 8A, you need to go 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 finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click 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. 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 easily findable. You have to repeat twice the procedure on your XIAOMI Redmi 8A. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 8A?
As a general rule, you do not automatically need to configure an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 8A as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some circumstances that need the setup of an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 8A. This is for example the case if you bought your used XIAOMI Redmi 8A and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.
