How to configure an APN on Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A. So we decided to write this article to resolve this issue. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A. Finally, we will see in which situations you need to change the APN on the Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A.



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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 Note 5A to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A

When you want to set up an APN on your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A, you will need to navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you are there, you need to click 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. For example, 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 easily findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A?

Typically, you do not automatically need to set up an APN on your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A. This is for example the case if you bought your used Xiaomi RedMi Note 5A 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 therefore change your SIM card.