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Turning the PIN Requirement On and
Off
When the SIM PIN requirement is on, you are
prompted to enter your PIN each time you turn on
your phone.
Note: If a SIM PIN is required, your phone will
not function until the SIM PIN is entered,
except for making emergency calls.
When the PIN requirement is off, your phone can
be used without entering a PIN.
Important: When the SIM PIN requirement is off,
the personal data on your SIM card is
not protected. Anyone can use your
phone and access your personal data.
1 From the main menu, select Settings >
Security > SIM PIN.
2 Select On or Off.
3 Enter the current SIM PIN.
4 Press A under Ok.
Unblocking the PIN
If you enter your PIN incorrectly 3 times, your SIM
card is blocked. To unblock your SIM card, contact
Southern LINC at 1-800-406-0151 to get a PIN
Unblock Code (PUK).
Important: If you unsuccessfully enter the PUK
code 10 times, your SIM card is
permanently blocked and must be
replaced. If this happens, all data is
lost. You will get a message to contact
Southern LINC. Except for making
emergency calls, your phone will not
function with a blocked SIM card.
To unblock the PIN:
1 Press * # m 1 .
2 At your Southern LINC customer care
representative's request, provide the information
needed to give you a PUK code.
3 Select Unblock PIN.
4 Enter the PUK code.
5 Enter a new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN.
6 Re-enter your SIM PIN.
If you entered the codes properly, SIM Unlocked
appears on the display.
SIM Card Security
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