Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it is probably because of the APN configured on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. So we therefore decided to write this content to solve this problem. We will first of all find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to change the APN on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T.
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 9T to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
When you want to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T, you will have to navigate 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 lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re 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 have 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again two times the operation on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T?
In general, you don’t necessarily need to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T as this is usually done automatically. However, there are a few cases that need the setup of an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xiaomi Redmi Note 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 are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
