Hi @Stephen_08414 ? and welcome to 3Community ? The default pin is 0000. Let me know if you have difficulties with this. Hi @Stephen_08414 ? and welcome to 3Community ? The default pin is 0000. Let me know if you have difficulties with this.
3 replies. Get on live chat and ask them for a PUK code before trying a third time. If you get it wrong and the SIM is blocked you have ten chances to enter the correct PUK for your SIM and you can then set a pin of your choosing. FYI - The default pin is either 0000 or 1234.
1. Default SIM Pin code of Sprint and T-Mobile is 1234. 2. Default SIM Pin code of AT&T and Verizon is 1111.
You'll need to phone us to get a PUK code to unlock your SIM. Call us on 333 from a Three phone or 0333 338 1001 (standard rates apply) from any other phone to request a PUK code. Note: Don't try to unlock your SIM without getting a PUK code from us.
If unavailable, ensure a SIM card is properly inserted. The default SIM PIN is 1111.
The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code is usually an eight-digit unique number assigned to a SIM card and is available as a security feature for all SIM cards. Most mobile phones have a PIN (personal identification number) designed to prevent unauthorized usage of your phone and keep SIM details safe.
To set default SIM for calling in Android smartphones, tap on the settings options and navigate to Network & Internet or Wireless & Networks. Under the option, open the dual SIM settings of your smartphone. In the menu, you will get the option to select a specific SIM when you make a call.
What is a SIM PIN? A SIM PIN is a 4-digit code that stops people from using your SIM card when it's switched off or taken out of your phone. If you set up a SIM PIN, you'll be asked to enter the PIN when you turn on or restart your phone.
When you purchase a SIM card, it comes in a little package, and the PUK code should also be included in it. If you still have the package, look for the plastic card that the SIM was snapped out of. The 8 digit PUK code should be printed on the back, together with the SIM PIN code.
Your SIM PIN is different to your PUK and your phone passcode. It's a 4-digit number that lets you lock your SIM card to one device. By default, your SIM PIN is the last four digits of your PUK. You can change your SIM PIN through your device settings.
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.
Unfortunately, there is no option for you to manually unlock your phone if forgot your PUK Code. The only option left is to call the customer support of your internet service provider to request unlocking your SIM Card.
A PUK code is a security feature on your sim card that, where you can choose to have your sim request a PIN code when your phone is switched on. If this code is entered incorrectly three times, your sim card will lock itself, and this can only be unlocked using your PUK code.
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 your iPhone SIM card or iPad 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.
SIM PIN is an optional feature that when enabled, prevents a SIM card from being used by others for phone calls or cellular data. Every time the device is restarted or the SIM Card is removed, the SIM card will automatically lock and display "Locked SIM" in the status bar.
Unlock a SIM Card on iPhone with PUK Code. The official (and the safest) way to unlock a SIM card-locked iPhone is to get a PUK code from your mobile provider. This requires you to provide some identity to prove you're the owner of your SIM card.
If you cannot find it, give your mobile network a call, and customer support will be able to give you the PUK code or generate a new one after you have answered some security questions. The network provider is going to ask you to prove your identity.
A PUK is required when you want to unlock a phone. You'll need one in the event that your handset is locked by your current network and you want to use a SIM card from another network. You'll also need to get a PUK code in the event that you mistakenly enter the wrong PIN code and you are automatically locked out.
If your SIM hasn't activated after 48 hours, or you're having problems activating your SIM, get in touch. Alternatively, you can visit a Three store and one of our team will help you out.
If you've recently bought a Pay As You Go SIM, install it in your phone and it'll activate automatically.