What does it mean when my phone says SIM locked?
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What does it mean when my phone says SIM locked?
(Subscriber Identity Module lock) A function in GSM cellphones that restricts the phone’s use to a particular cellular carrier identified by a SIM card. SIM locks are used to ensure subscribers finish their service contracts. If the contract period is over, the phone may be unlocked by entering a code from the carrier.
How do I know if my new phone is locked to a network?
It’s simple to find out if your phone is locked. Simply insert a SIM card from another carrier (you’ll be able to get one free from a phone shop or by ordering one online) and see if the name of the network appears on your handset. If it does and you’re able to use your phone, it’s unlocked.
How do I find my SIM PIN on Android?
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.
How do I turn off SIM lock on Android?
First, go to Settings in your Android device’s main menu. In the Settings menu, choose Security, then Set up SIM card lock. First, here’s how to disable the SIM card PIN. All you have to do is to uncheck the box next to “Lock SIM card” and then confirm the change by inputting the current PIN code.
What is SIM card unlock PIN?
2) The SIM card unlock code, is the PIN number that came by default on your SIM card or the SIM card PIN that you set yourself. The purpose of having a SIM PIN is if someone found your SIM card they would not be able to make a call or access the info on it without first entering your SIM card PIN number.
What is my default SIM PIN?
1234
The default SIM PIN is 1234.
How do you remove SIM lock?