In theory, 4G and 5G LTE technologies have better data access speeds than 3G networks. However, there are other determinants that also affect it such as the number of users in one area, the coverage area of BTS (Base Transceiver Station) and most importantly APN settings. For those who don’t know how to set APN on Vivo phones, check out this tutorial.
The Vivo company is a sub-brand of Infinix so the interface hasn’t changed much. Amazingly, Vivo smartphones are equipped with 4G LTE network connectivity.
Thus internet access on Vivo phones is undoubtedly fast. You can upload or download quickly in just a few minutes for a 1GB file size.
However, internet access will be affected if the APN settings on your cellphone are not correct. You will feel slow data access and may not even be able to connect at all if the APN settings are not correct.
What is APN?
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Access Point Name or APN is a configuration that contains data from operators to access their internet network. Each operator has its own configuration.
All devices connected to the internet need APN, so this configuration is very important for those who want to browse or stream without any slowdown.
By default, APN configuration already exists on every smartphone including Vivo devices. After entering the SIM card, the phone will automatically detect the network settings that match the operator you are using.
What are the functions of APN?
There are various functions as below:
- Locates and determines the default APN of the operator being used.
- Network status checker.
- Automatic search for the APN of the SIM card.
- Widget that monitors internet data usage.
- Reporter of new APN settings.
- Favorite settings of certain applications, such as mobile games.
If you want to explore the world of free internet options, sometimes we need to change the APN so that we can access without paying. Generally will combine with VPN and SSH.
Incorrect APN settings will cause the network connection on the device to be frequently disconnected, slow, or even not connected to the operator’s network.
If this happens to your phone, according to belajardroid you should set up APN on Vivo as below.
How to Set APN on Vivo
If you are currently experiencing problems not being able to connect to the internet network, make sure the APN on your Vivo phone is configured correctly. Check out the tutorial below for how to change the 4G APN.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Mobile Networks.
- Select the SIM card that you want to set.
- Tap Access Point Name (APN).
- Tap New APN.
- Fill in the APN parameters according to your mobile operator.
- After that, tap Save.
- Finally activate the APN that was just created earlier.
That’s how to set the correct APN on Vivo devices. Please always fill in the APN data correctly.