{"id":14403,"date":"2022-04-11T14:10:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/?p=14403"},"modified":"2022-04-11T14:10:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:10:47","slug":"android-change-sim-pin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/android-change-sim-pin\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you change your SIM PIN on Android and iPhone?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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iPhone and Android Change Sim Pin: The SIM PIN code protects against unwanted access to your SIM card data. Some smartphones have this capability activated by default, while others require it to be enabled. PIN stands for Personal Identification Number and is a four-digit access code. When you buy a SIM card, you get a PIN. This four-digit number is required to enable the SIM card in your phone so it can access your operator’s mobile network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it important to have SIM Pin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We suggest you need to have a SIM PIN. If your smartphone is stolen, the thief likely wants it for its black market value, not to make calls or use your voice and data plans. But sometimes, the thief wants it too. Without an active SIM PIN, a thief may also be able to listen to your voicemail or read your new messages if they are close to you. You don’t want that, so creating a PIN for your SIM card is always a good idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Android Change Sim Pin Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

android change sim pin: In only a minute, you can change the PIN-code on your SIM card. To access the PIN change menu on Android phones, the addresses are usually identical. Here are the steps to take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enable SIM PIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Go to Settings<\/strong><\/li>
  2. Click Security<\/strong><\/li>
  3. Click More Security Settings<\/strong><\/li>
  4. Click SIM Card Lock Settings<\/strong><\/li>
  5. Enable Lock Sim Card<\/strong><\/li>
  6. Enter the current PIN of the card.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Change SIM Pin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    1. Go to Settings<\/strong><\/li>
    2. Click Security<\/strong><\/li>
    3. Click More Security Settings<\/strong><\/li>
    4. Click SIM Card Lock Settings<\/strong><\/li>
    5. Enter the current PIN of the card.<\/li>
    6. Enter the new PIN code.<\/li>
    7. Re-enter the PIN code.<\/li>
    8. Confirm the operation so that your SIM card has a new PIN code.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Change SIM Pin on iPhone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Changing your iPhone SIM PIN? Maybe you used your carrier’s code and want a more secure SIM PIN, or you created one yourself and want to change it now. Either way, it’s quick. Here’s how to change your iPhone’s SIM PIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Enable SIM Pin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Go to Settings<\/strong><\/li>
      2. Click Phone<\/strong><\/li>
      3. Choose SIM Pin<\/strong><\/li>
      4. Enable SIM Pin<\/li>
      5. Enter your current PIN, then tap Done<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Change SIM Pin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \"android<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        1. Go to Settings<\/strong><\/li>
        2. Click Phone<\/strong><\/li>
        3. Choose SIM Pin<\/strong><\/li>
        4. Click Change PIN<\/strong><\/li>
        5. Enter current PIN <\/li>
        6. Enter your new PIN.<\/li>
        7. Re-enter your new PIN again to confirm.<\/li>
        8. Tap Save<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          As you’ve seen, the procedures are fairly similar for different phone brands. In most cases, the SIM card lock option is found in the Security and\/or Privacy area. Input the new SIM card PIN code to secure your phone. Finally, using a unique SIM PIN helps protect your data if your phone is stolen. Leaving the default SIM PIN on makes it easy for the thief to guess. If the thief has access to your phone, they can make calls or send texts in your name and access sensitive data like bank account numbers. You should try your best to avoid it. Adding a second authentication mechanism like a fingerprint or lock pin to your phone also helps protect your data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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