What is SIM PIN for?
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What is SIM PIN for?
Lock your SIM card with a PIN (personal identification number) so that an identification code is required for phone calls and cellular data usage. To stop other people from using your SIM card to make phone calls or use cellular data, you can use a SIM PIN.
What is the benefits of SIM lock?
A phone lock simply protects someone from using the phone. But, if your phone was lost or stolen, someone could remove the SIM card and use it unless it is locked. This is an added layer of protection. Each SIM card comes with a default PIN that is set by the carrier or manufacturer.
Should I have a sim PIN?
All SIM cards have PIN codes, but using them is optional, as you can choose to disable them. However, we do believe that you need a SIM PIN. That is not something you would want, so setting and using a PIN for your SIM card is always a good idea.
How do I know my sim PIN?
On stock Android, open the Settings for your smartphone or tablet and tap on Security.
- Access Security Settings.
- Go to the Advanced section.
- Access SIM card lock.
- Select the SIM card whose PIN you want to change or remove.
- Tap on Biometrics and security.
- Access Other security settings.
- Access Set up SIM card lock.
Should I use a SIM PIN?
SIM cards work on any phone or smartphone that supports it, regardless of what operating system it uses. Hence, it does not matter if you use a SIM card in an Android smartphone or an iPhone, because it does the same thing and works the same way.
What is PUK SIM?
A PUK or ‘Personal Unlocking Key’ is a security feature on most mobile devices that protects your SIM card data. A PUK code is required when a SIM Card PIN has been entered incorrectly. This means your SIM card has been locked. To unlock the phone you’ll need the 8 digit code.
What happens if you forget your SIM PIN?
If you forgot or don’t know your SIM PIN Contact the carrier that gave you the SIM card. Ask your carrier to help you unlock your SIM card using the default SIM PIN or PUK code. If you can’t unlock your SIM card using the SIM PIN or PUK code or if an alert says, “PUK exhausted,” ask for a new SIM card.
Do I need a SIM PIN?
When you buy a SIM card, you also receive a PIN for it. You need this four-digit code to enable the SIM card once you have inserted it into your phone, to be able to access your operator’s mobile network. How to change or remove the SIM PIN on Android, in 2 steps.