What is SIM network unlock PIN number?
What does it mean when your phone asks for a SIM network unlock PIN? It means your phone is network locked to the original network carrier. It can not be used with any other sim cards until it gets network unlocked by inserting a 8 or 16 digit unlock code.
What is the 8 digit unlock code for Samsung?
Turn your Samsung device on after inserting the SIM card and Type *2767*688# and press Exit. Turn your phone off and insert any other SIM. Turn on and type the code – 00000000. Now your phone is unlocked for other SIM cards.
Can you unlock a permanently locked SIM card?
To unlock your SIM Card, reset the PIN by entering your SIM Card’s unique PUK (PIN Unlock Key). Note: Entering an incorrect PUK (PIN Unlock Key) 10 times will permanently lock your SIM Card. If the SIM Card becomes permanently locked, you will need to swap it for a new SIM Card.
How do I find my SIM PIN code?
In the SIM card and mobile phone section, you will see your PIN, PIN2, PUK and PUK2 codes. Please note that no one can ever find the changed PIN, as you enter it right into your telephone. Other possibilities: You can find the PUK code on the little card from which you broke your SIM Card out.
What is the 8 digit 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.
What happens if your SIM card is 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).
Does factory reset remove network lock?
No, a factory reset will not relock / re-enable the network lock on your phone. Once you officially unlocked your device, it should stay that way for good even when your receive software updates. However, if you reflash your phone with the official firmware from your provider, you may relock your phone.
What do you do if you forget your SIM PIN?
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.
