SIM card without PIN protection

Protect the SIM card

• If you buy a new mobile phone and you have not yet made any changes to the function of the SIM card you will be prompted for a four-digit number each time you start the device to enter.
• The so-called PIN protection ensures that the phone is protected from unauthorized access. Only you know the four-digit code that is required to unlock the phone. So you can be sure that only you will be able to do that Smartphone to unlock and use.
• If you use the phone without PIN protection, the device is no longer protected against unauthorized access. Should you lose the device, anyone can access your personal data at startup. Even acquaintances can switch on and use the phone at any time without your knowledge.

How to use the device without PIN protection

1. You can make the change in any operating system, but the processes differ slightly. Usually, however, the steps are largely similar.
2. Go to the "Menu" of the device and call up the "Settings". In the settings, look for the item "Security" and there you will see the area "SIM card lock".


Change cell phone PIN

A PIN protects cell phones, smartphones and SIM cards from unwanted use by others ...

3. Click on the setting item and remove the check mark next to "Lock SIM card". Save the change and you can use the device without a lock code.
4. In the same menu item you can also change the PIN code according to your wishes. If you only want to issue the code because you cannot remember the protection, you have under "PIN the Change SIM card "the ability to change the four-digit number combination into a sequence that suits you best can remember.

Changing the protection is much more advisable than issuing the code completely. Should you decide to deactivate the PIN completely, you must be aware that unauthorized persons can access your switched-off mobile phone.