By
Angelo Ilumba Senior Writer
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APN (Access Point Name) settings define how your phone connects to your carrier’s network for internet access, messaging, and mobile data. In technical jargon, APN settings are the network configuration parameters for your device to communicate with your provider’s cellular data network. 

Most modern smartphones automatically configure APN details when you insert a SIM card or activate an eSIM. However, you might need to manually adjust them if you encounter data connectivity problems or switch to Cricket Wireless and bring your own device. Without the correct APN settings, your phone won’t be able to access mobile data, use your Cricket hotspot, or browse the internet.

Below, you’ll find device-specific steps to check or update your Cricket Wireless APN settings.

How to view and edit Cricket Wireless' APN settings on Android


Note: These instructions are based on a Pixel 6 running Android 15 and above. Steps may vary for your particular device or if you’re using an older version of the Android operating system.

Follow these steps to view or update your Cricket Wireless APN settings on an Android device:

  1. Under your phone’s Settings, tap Network and Internet or Connections.
  2.  step 1 to set APN screenshot
    Start by locating and tapping Network and Internet in your Android’s settings.
    Image: Max McCaskill | WhistleOut


  3. Select Mobile Networks, Cellular Networks, or SIMs. If you don’t see these options, you’ll need to tap More first.
  4. step 2 to set apn settings
    Older Pixel phones have a SIMs option you can tap to see your list of installed SIMs.
    Image: Max McCaskill | WhistleOut


  5. If your phone shows the SIMs option, continue by tapping your carrier’s SIM two times to access your APN settings. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
  6. step 3 to set apn settings
    If your phone shows SIMs, tap your carrier’s SIM twice to continue to your APN settings.
     Images: Max McCaskill | WhistleOut


  7. Tap Access Point Names to view your current APN settings. 
  8. step 4 to set  apn settings
    After tapping Access Point Names, you can view Cricket Wireless’ APN settings, or tap each field to enter and update the information.
    Images: Max McCaskill | WhistleOut


  9. To change your APN settings, tap each field and enter Cricket Wireless' APN settings. Enter the corresponding APN information and make sure to leave all other fields not listed in the table blank.
  10. Cricket Wireless APN settings
    APN name Internet
    APN Endo
    MMSC (MMS Center) http://mmsc.aiowireless.net
    MCC (Mobile Country Code) 310
    MNC (Mobile Network Code) 150
    APN protocol IPv4
    APN roaming protocol IPv4
    Proxy Leave blank
    Port Leave blank
    Username Leave blank
    Password Leave blank
    Server Leave blank
    MMS proxy proxy.aiowireless.net
    MMS Port 80
    Authentication type Leave blank
    APN type default,mms,fota,hipri,supl
  11. Restart your phone.

You’ll see Cricket Wireless at the top of your screen if you correctly input Cricket’s APN settings. However, if these steps don’t work for manual changes to your phone’s APN settings, reach out to Cricket’s customer service for further help.

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How to view and edit Cricket Wireless' APN settings on iPhone


Note: These instructions are based on the iPhone 15 running iOS version 18 and above. Steps may vary for your particular device, iOS version, or carrier restrictions.

Follow these steps to view or update your Cricket Wireless APN settings on an iPhone:

  1. In your phone’s Settings, tap Cellular or Mobile Service.
  2. Tap Cellular Data Network or Mobile Data Network to see your current APN settings.
  3. step 4 to set apn settings
    Find and tap your cellular data network to see your data settings, or carefully fill in each required field with Cricket’s APN settings to update them. Your screen will look similar to the template above.
    Image: Michael Santero | WhistleOut

  4. If your APN settings aren’t already preinstalled, enter Cricket Wireless’ APN settings:
  5. Cricket Wireless APN settings
    APN name Internet
    APN Endo
    MMSC (MMS Center) http://mmsc.aiowireless.net
    MCC (Mobile Country Code) 310
    MNC (Mobile Network Code) 150
    APN protocol IPv4
    APN roaming protocol IPv4
    Proxy Leave blank
    Port Leave blank
    Username Leave blank
    Password Leave blank
    Server Leave blank
    MMS proxy proxy.aiowireless.net
    MMS Port 80
    Authentication type Leave blank
    APN type default,mms,fota,hipri,supl
  6. Restart your phone.

If your SIM setup is successful, you’ll see Cricket Wireless at the top of your iPhone’s home screen. If these steps don’t work for manual changes to your phone’s APN settings, reach out to Cricket’s customer support for further help.

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When should you update your APN settings?


You should update your APN settings if you can’t access the internet on your phone or have recently switched carriers. If you can’t use your mobile data after correctly activating your Cricket Wireless plan, you may need to change your APN settings. However, before you start adjusting your phone’s technical settings, check out our data connection troubleshooting guide to make sure your mobile data is properly configured.

Many carriers, including Cricket, require specific APN settings for their network to work correctly. Misconfigured APN settings can cause mobile data issues or extremely slow speeds. While most smartphones set up APNs automatically, you may need to enter them manually if your data isn’t working despite having an active plan. 

Always use the exact APN details provided by Cricket, and restart your device after applying changes. Incorrect APN edits can disrupt your service, so only modify these settings if you’re certain your phone is unlocked and compatible with Cricket Wireless.

Angelo Ilumba

Senior Writer

Angelo Ilumba
Angelo is a highly experienced writer for WhistleOut, specializing in unraveling the complexities of the mobile and tech world so that readers can easily understand what is relevant to them. Angelo has been featured on several publications such as MoneyTalksNews, Yahoo Finance, NPR and more.

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