What is my SIM card PIN?

Very simply, a SIM PIN is a code, usually between four and six digits, that prevents a SIM card from being used if placed in a new phone, or even after rebooting a phone it's currently inserted into.

How do I find out my SIM PIN?

What is the default PIN for my SIM card?

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.

Is the SIM PIN on the SIM card?

The PIN is an acronym for Personal Identification Number and represents an access code made of four digits. 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 do I find my SIM PIN Android?

How to unlock SIM card Locked by pin code

What is the PIN code for Samsung?

The default PIN is set to 0000. You can change or reset the PIN accordingly.

What is the default SIM PIN for Verizon?

If the incorrect PIN code is entered too many times, refer to Locating the 4G SIM PIN/PUK - My Verizon Website to obtain a new PIN Unblocking Key (PUK). The default SIM PIN is 1111.

Is PUK code written on SIM card?

Your PUK code is the 8 digit number found on either the SIM or the additional SIM packaging. By default, your PIN code is the last 4 digits of your PUK code – but obviously if you've changed your PIN code yourself, this will no longer apply.

What is my PUK code?

If you have forgotten your mobile access PIN and enter it incorrectly three times, you will be asked to enter the phone's PUK code. The PUK code is an 8 digit number that you were given when you first purchased your SIM card. The PUK code is printed on the SIM packaging.

What is a PIN number on a phone?

In mobile devices, the PIN acts like a password preventing other people from gaining unauthorized access to your device. This is a numeric code which must be entered each time the device is started (unless the PIN security feature is turned off).

Why is my SIM locked?

The SIM card on your mobile phone will become locked if you enter an incorrect personal identification number (PIN) three times. To unlock it you must reset your PIN by entering your SIM card's unique unlock key (also called a PIN unblocking key or PUK).

How do I unlock my SIM on my iPhone?

To Unlock the SIM card, open the Phone app and tap on the Recents tab, available in the bottom-left area of the screen. The SIM Locked pop up will show up on your screen to notify you that you aren't able to dial calls, until you don't type the 4-digit PIN code. Enter it and you're iPhone unlocks!

What is the 8 digit SIM PUK code?

The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code is a code consisting of 8 digits. It is used to unblock your SIM card when you entered 3 times a wrong PIN code. A card blocked by the PUK code cannot be unblocked; it cannot be used any further and you have to replace it.

Can I get PUK code online?

You can try online to find your PUK code as long as you have an online account through your network provider (most offer this service). Log in to your mobile phone account on your computer and look for a PUK code section on your account page.

How do I unblock my SIM card?

If you entered 3 incorrect PIN codes and your phone displays “SIM card blocked” or “Enter PUK code”, your SIM card has been blocked to ensure your security. To unblock your SIM card, you must enter a PUK (PIN Unlock Key) code.

Is PUK code same as SIM number?

Your SIM PIN is different to your PUK and your phone passcode. It's a 4-digit number that lets you lock your SIM card to one device. By default, your SIM PIN is the last four digits of your PUK.

How do I get my PUK code three?

You'll need to phone us to get a PUK code to unlock your SIM. Call us on 333 from a Three phone or 0333 338 1001 (standard rates apply) from any other phone to request a PUK code.

Why is my phone asking for a PUK code?

PUK (Personal Identification Number Unlock Key) is also called PUC (Pin Unlock Code). PUK is used to unlock SIM PIN and cannot be reset or modified by users. Your phone will only ask for PUK if you have locked your SIM by entering the incorrect PIN multiple times.

How do I find my 4 digit Verizon PIN?

How do I unlock my Verizon SIM card?

How can I recover my Samsung Mobile PIN?

If you forget your mobile lock screen password, is there a way to unlock your mobile? The short answer is no – you will have to factory reset your device to be able to use your phone again (Unlock is possible if Samsung Find my mobile is configured earlier in device).

What is the 8 digit unlock code for Samsung?

Enter 00000000 (eight zeros), the message will come up Sim lock disabled with a check mark; your phone is now unlocked to use with other carriers.

What is a PUK code for Android?

PUK stands for personal unlocking key. It is sometimes also called a PUC - personal unblocking code. If you insert the wrong PIN code three times on your Android smartphone, either when starting the device or when trying to change or remove the SIM PIN, your SIM card becomes PUK-locked.

How do I get the PUK code for my Iphone?

If you forgot or don't know your SIM PIN

Contact the carrier that gave you the SIM card. If you aren't sure which carrier to call, remove the SIM card and check the card for the carrier's name or logo. Ask your carrier to help you unlock your SIM card using the default SIM PIN or PUK code.