Set up SIM card lock
Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make
unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on
your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code.
When enabled, your phone will ask for a PIN number each
time you power up your phone. You can also change your
SIM PIN number by using this option.
1. From the Home screen, tap
➔
Settings
➔
Security
.
2. Tap
Set up SIM card lock
.
3. Tap
Lock SIM card
, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap
OK
.
Note:
You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change
your SIM PIN code. If you were not given your initial PIN
code, please contact your Wireless Provider to obtain it.
4. Tap
Change SIM PIN
.
5. Enter your old SIM PIN code and tap
OK
.
6. Enter your new SIM PIN code and tap
OK
.
7. Re-type your new SIM PIN code and tap
OK
.
Forgotten SIM PIN password
If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more than 3 times, you will
need to contact your Wireless Provider to get the PUK code
for your device.
1. Each time you enter a wrong SIM PIN number the
phone will display how many attempts you have
remaining.
2. After the third incorrect attempt, the
Type PUK and new
PIN code
screen displays and your SIM card is locked.
3. Enter the new PUK code that you received from your
Wireless Provider representative in the
PUK code
field.
4. Enter a new PIN code in the
New PIN code
field and tap
OK
.
5. Enter the new PIN code again in the
Confirm PIN code
field and tap
OK
.
Note:
While your SIM PIN is locked, you will still be able to
make Emergency calls if necessary.
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