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What happens when I lock my SIM PIN?

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What happens when I lock my SIM PIN?

Lock your SIM card with a PIN (personal identification number) to require an identification code for phone calls and cellular-data usage. Then, every time you restart your device or remove the SIM card, your SIM card will automatically lock and you’ll see “Locked SIM” in the status bar.

What does locking a SIM card do?

When inserted into a phone and turned on, it asks for the unlock code before you can make/receive calls, texts or use data. Your sim card is your identity. Locking a sim card protects your identity where no one can access it without knowing the various codes or have the exact biometric pattern of your fingerprint.

Should SIM PIN lock?

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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. If your smartphone is stolen, the thief probably wants it for its value on the black market, not to make phone calls or access the internet using your voice and data plan.

Is SIM locking legal?

The UK’s mobile networks are to be forbidden from selling phones locked to their services from December 2021.

What is a SIM PIN unlock code?

A PIN code acts as a simple password for your Air SIM and is initially set to “0000”. Once a device is locked, you will be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlocking Key) or PUC (Personal Unblocking Code) in order to unlock the device.

What is the default SIM card PIN?

Unlock PIN (Personal Identification Number) PIN is set to prevent unauthorized user to access your SIM. If your device locks when used with a SIM card and requesting for PIN code, simply insert your PIN code to unlock your SIM card. A new SIM card usually comes with a temporary default PIN of 0123 or 1234.

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How do I know if my SIM is locked?

If you can’t readily tell whether the newly inserted SIM card is working or not, try making a phone call. If the call doesn’t connect, it’s likely that your phone is locked. If you don’t have the phone yet because you’re the one buying it, you’ll have to ask and trust the seller to find out.