Why does my phone say locked SIM?
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).
What is a locked SIM card?
Lock your SIM card with a PIN (personal identification number) to require an identification code for phone calls and cellular-data usage. Then, every time you restart your device or remove the SIM card, your SIM card will automatically lock and you’ll see “Locked SIM” in the status bar.
Can you unlock a SIM locked iPhone?
Some iPhones will only work with a SIM card provided to the carrier they’re locked to – O2, EE, Three or Vodafone, for example. Unlocking your iPhone is completely legal if you purchased the device unsubsidised or have finished paying for your contract.
Is my phone SIM locked?
Is your phone unlocked? It’s simple to find out if your phone is locked. Simply insert a SIM card from another carrier (you’ll be able to get one free from a phone shop or by ordering one online) and see if the name of the network appears on your handset. If it does and you’re able to use your phone, it’s unlocked.
How do I turn off my locked SIM?
First, go to Settings in your Android device’s main menu. In the Settings menu, choose Security, then Set up SIM card lock. First, here’s how to disable the SIM card PIN. All you have to do is to uncheck the box next to “Lock SIM card” and then confirm the change by inputting the current PIN code.
How do I unlock my SIM card?
Use an unlocking service You unlock your phone mostly the same way you would if you were doing it through your carrier. You contact an unlocking service and pay their fee (usually between $20 and $30) and they send you a code. When you insert your new SIM card, you use this code to unlock the SIM.
What is my SIM unlock code?
Here P.U.K is an acronym for Pin Unlock Key. Some carriers also put a SIM PUK on your SIM card when they sell you the SIM card. Often the PUK is written on the packaging that comes with the SIM card. The default PUK code is usually 1234 or 0000.