How to change OnePlus APN settings?

Connectivity is more important than ever, and on your OnePlus device, the APN plays a crucial role. This setting allows your phone to connect to the mobile data network for browsing, downloading apps, and more.

If you’re experiencing issues or have switched carriers, configuring the APN could be the solution.

Setting up Free Roaming APN on your OnePlus device

Although Free Roaming eSIMs include the default APN, in some cases you may need to configure it manually. If you’re unable to connect after activation, select the eSIM as your mobile data line and enter “globaldata” in the APN fields to complete the setup.

The process may vary slightly depending on your OnePlus model and the version of Android installed. Here’s how to do it step by step.

Steps to Change APN Android settings on OnePlus:

• Go to Settings > Mobile network > Tap on your Free Roaming eSIM > Select Access Point Names.
• Check if there is an APN labeled “globaldata” and select it. If it doesn’t appear, you’ll need to create it. To do so, tap the + at the top right > In the Name field, type “Free Roaming” to easily recognize it.
• Then, in the APN field, enter the word globaldata > When you’re finished, tap Done to save the changes > Finally, make sure to select the newly created APN (Free Roaming) as the default for your OnePlus, otherwise, it won’t activate correctly.

Troubleshooting tips:

1. If you’ve entered the correct APN (globaldata) for Free Roaming on your OnePlus device but still can’t connect or are having issues with your mobile data signal, resetting your network settings may help. This action can fix network-related errors and restore your device’s default connection settings.

Keep in mind that resetting will affect your Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth connections, but won’t delete your personal data. Make sure to back up any saved Wi-Fi passwords before proceeding.

Now, let’s walk you through the steps to reset your network settings:

To reset network settings on OnePlus phones:

• Go to Settings > Scroll down and tap on Additional settings > Select Back up & reset > Select Reset phone > Tap on Reset network settings (If prompted, enter the PIN you use to unlock your screen and tap on Reset network settings again).

2. If your device is in an area covered by the eSIM plan and the APN is correctly configured, but you still can’t connect to the internet after resetting the network settings, try manually switching the operator.

3. If your phone is from another brand like Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, Vivo, Huawei, Oppo, Sony, Nokia, or Pixel, you’ll get easy-to-follow steps for setting up your Android APN settings without any hassle.