Enable or disable the SIM PIN lock

Find out how to enable or disable the SIM PIN lock on your device.

  1. From the home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Under the General tab, scroll down to, then tap Security.
  4. Tap Set up SIM card lock.
  5. Tap Lock SIM card.
  6. Enter the current SIM PIN, then tap OK.

The SIM PIN lock has been enabled or disabled.

Note: If the PIN lock password has not been changed, the current password will be set to a default code, which can be found on the documentation provided with the SIM card.

Last updated: 27/12/2018
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