What are Vodafone APN settings?
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| APN Name | wap.vodafone.co.uk |
| Username | wap |
| Password | wap |
| MMSC | http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms |
| MMS Proxy | 212.183.137.12 |
| MMS Port | 8799 |
| Authentication Type | PAP |
| APN Type | default,supl,mms |
Access Point Name (APN) tells the handset how to reach Vodafone for internet, picture messaging and tethering. An incorrect one means signal without working data.
Vodafone's APN values for Android and iPhone follow, covering every field. When mobile data shows connected yet nothing loads, start with the APN.
How to find APN settings on Android on Vodafone
Recent Android builds keep it under Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network → Access Point Names, or Connections on a Samsung. Use plus to create, tap to edit.
On Samsung it's Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Access Point Names; Xiaomi/Redmi route through Settings → SIM cards & Mobile Networks → Access Point Names.
Troubleshooting checklist
Finding the Vodafone APN screen on Android, and which values go where
How to find APN settings on iPhone on Vodafone
iOS 16 and up keeps it at Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Network. Missing? Vodafone configures the APN itself. Reset through Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings to restore defaults.
On some recent iPhones, Vodafone's bundle locks APN editing; only a Vodafone-side update will change it.
Troubleshooting checklist
Where iPhone hides its APN settings, and the greyed-out fields explained
Recommended Vodafone APN settings
Fill the APN screen with the Vodafone values below and skip anything absent. Save, reboot, then activate the profile.
Troubleshooting checklist
iPhone's hiding place for Vodafone's APN settings, greyed fields explained
Troubleshooting Vodafone APN issues (iPhone 16)
Data not working despite the correct Vodafone APN? Try these in sequence:
1. Cycle aeroplane mode for about ten seconds so the phone rejoins Vodafone and reloads the APN.
2. Do a complete restart to flush temporary glitches and activate the APN.
3. Wipe and re-enter the APN, since a stray character in the Vodafone APN name or MMSC address stops data working.
4. Do a full network reset — both platforms restore Vodafone's defaults at the cost of saved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth pairings.
5. Rule out an account issue: is the SIM activated, the account active, the allowance intact? Vodafone's hub or support can confirm.
Troubleshooting checklist
These Vodafone fixes are ordered from quickest to most involved — start at the top
• The MMS Proxy field is an IP address only — no http:// prefix
• APN Type must contain mms (e.g.
default,supl,mms)• On Android, save then select the profile before testing
APN settings for MMS on Vodafone (iPhone 16)
MMS on Vodafone depends on its own APN fields. When sending or downloading breaks, start there — certain Android models want a standalone MMS APN entry.
MMS setup checklist
Vodafone's MMSC needs the plain http:// prefix; https:// stops MMS entirely
Frequently Asked Questions About Vodafone APN Settings iPhone 16
Will changing APN settings delete anything?
No. Contacts, messages and apps stay as they are — the APN only sets how the phone reaches Vodafone, and defaults can be restored.
Do I need to enter APN settings on an eSIM?
Most Vodafone eSIM profiles configure the APN themselves. Should data not work, the manual steps above will set it.
Why is my Vodafone APN greyed out?
Certain handsets and SIM types ship with the APN locked by Vodafone. Android has a reset-APNs option in Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network; iPhone requires a Vodafone carrier bundle update.