Maybe it happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN configured on your Xiaomi Redmi Y3. So we therefore decided to draft this article to resolve this trouble. We will initially observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Y3. Finally, we will see in what situations you have to modify the APN on the Xiaomi Redmi Y3.
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 Y3 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Xiaomi Redmi Y3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Y3
If you want to configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Y3, you must go 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 then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must 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. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to do it again 2 times the operation on your Xiaomi Redmi Y3. In fact, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you configure an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Y3?
Generally, you don’t always need to set up an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Y3 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Xiaomi Redmi Y3. This is for example the case if you bought your used Xiaomi Redmi Y3 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.
