How to configure an APN on XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S

Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S. So we made the decision to draft this article to resolve this problem. We will initially discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S.



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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 Note 9S to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S 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 Note 9S

When you want to set up an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S, you need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you 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 internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to repeat twice the operation on your XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S. Certainly, 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 9S?

Generally, you may not automatically need to configure an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the configuration of an APN on your XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S. This is for example the case if you purchased your used XIAOMI Redmi Note 9S 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 consequently change your SIM card.