How to configure an APN on Xiaomi Redmi Pro

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or if you’ve changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Xiaomi Redmi Pro. So we therefore decided to draft this post 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 Pro. Finally, we will see in what situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Xiaomi Redmi Pro.



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

How you can set up an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Pro

If you’d like to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Pro, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You will then access a form that you will have 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat twice the operation on your Xiaomi Redmi Pro. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Pro?

Generally, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Pro as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few circumstances that need the configuration of an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Pro. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xiaomi Redmi Pro and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.