Setting Cricket Wireless 5G APN on Android and iPhone Devices
Cricket Wireless Access Point Name Settings for 2022 on iPhone and Android Devices
To enable 5G data connectivity on Cricket Wireless, you need to manually enter the correct Access Point Name (APN) details provided by Cricket Wireless. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set the APN for both Android and iPhone devices.
Cricket Wireless 5G APN Settings
- APN:
- Username: (leave blank)
- Password: (leave blank)
- MMSC:
- MMS Proxy:
- MMS Port:
- APN type:
- APN protocol:
- Bearer: or (if available)
How to Set APN on Android
- Open Settings.
- Navigate to Network & Internet or Connections.
- Tap Mobile Network > Advanced > Access Point Names.
- Tap Add or the plus (+) icon to create a new APN.
- Enter the Cricket Wireless APN details listed above.
- Save the new APN.
- Select the newly created APN as active.
- Restart your phone to apply settings.
How to Set APN on iPhone
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Cellular Network.
- In the Cellular Data section, enter the APN as .
- For MMS settings, fill in MMSC, MMS Proxy, and MMS Max Message Size if available (use the above MMS details).
- Leave Username and Password blank.
- Exit settings and restart your iPhone.
Additional Notes
- These APN settings ensure your phone connects correctly to Cricket's 5G network, which runs on AT&T's infrastructure [2].
- If your device does not connect properly after entering the APN, a network reset or contacting Cricket support may help [1].
- For some newer devices, Cricket's APN settings might be pre-configured, so manual changes may not be needed.
- For detailed visual guidance, there are YouTube tutorials specifically for Cricket Wireless APN setup [3].
After restarting, the internet can be used on the device. Exiting to the main screen and restarting the device is necessary to save and apply the new cricket APN 5G settings. The username and password fields should be left empty.
- To fully utilize the capabilities of the latest smartphones and gadgets on Cricket Wireless's 5G network, make sure to set the correct APN details explicitly for optimal technology integration.
- After setting up the Cricket Wireless 5G APN on your device, you can now access high-speed 5G internet connection, ultimately enhancing your experience with devices like smartphones and other gadgets.
