Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the web or can not send pictures. If that is the case, this is probably due to the APN configured on your Xperia XZ3. So we therefore decided to draft this article to resolve this situation. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Xperia XZ3. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to modify the APN on the Xperia XZ3.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Xperia XZ3 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly seted up APN can so prevent your Xperia XZ3 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Xperia XZ3
If you’d like to set up an APN on your Xperia XZ3, you will need to go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you will need 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 internet and copy it into the form. As a general rule, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You need to do it again two times the process on your Xperia XZ3. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Xperia XZ3?
Generally, you may not automatically need to set up an APN on your Xperia XZ3 as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some cases that require the setup of an APN on your Xperia XZ3. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Xperia XZ3 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 therefore change your SIM card.
