How to configure an APN on Xiaomi Redmi 9T

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the web or can not send MMS. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this issue. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to change the APN on the Xiaomi Redmi 9T.



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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 Redmi 9T to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can nevertheless prevent your Xiaomi Redmi 9T from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T

If you wish to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T, 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 then Access Point Names . Once you are there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will 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 net and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat twice the procedure on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T?

In general, you may not automatically need to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xiaomi Redmi 9T and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.