It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send pictures. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your XIAOMI Redmi 9A. So we made the decision to write this content to fix this problem. We will first observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 9A. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to modify the APN on the XIAOMI Redmi 9A.
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 9A to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can nevertheless prevent your XIAOMI Redmi 9A from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
The right way to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 9A
If you want to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 9A, you must 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 finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you need to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you must 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat twice the process on your XIAOMI Redmi 9A. 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 Redmi 9A?
Typically, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 9A as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are some situations that require the configuration of an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi 9A. This is for example the case if you bought your used XIAOMI Redmi 9A 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.
