How to Disable SIM PIN on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Scroll down and tap Phone., Scroll down and tap SIM PIN., Slide the “SIM PIN” switch to the Off position., Enter the current 4-digit SIM PIN., Tap Done.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
It’s the app on your home screen with a gray gear icon. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Phone.
It’s in the fifth group of settings. , It’s toward the bottom of the list. , The switch will turn gray. , Don’t try to guess the PIN if you don’t know it—3 incorrect guesses will lock your card.
Instead, contact your carrier to request their default PIN.If you lock your SIM card, call your carrier and request a PIN Unlock Code.
If you’re not sure which carrier you have, remove the SIM card to find the carrier’s name and/or logo. , It’s at the top right corner of the screen.
Once tapped, your SIM card will no longer lock when the phone reboots. -
Step 3: Scroll down and tap SIM PIN.
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Step 4: Slide the “SIM PIN” switch to the Off position.
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Step 5: Enter the current 4-digit SIM PIN.
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Step 6: Tap Done.
Detailed Guide
It’s the app on your home screen with a gray gear icon.
It’s in the fifth group of settings. , It’s toward the bottom of the list. , The switch will turn gray. , Don’t try to guess the PIN if you don’t know it—3 incorrect guesses will lock your card.
Instead, contact your carrier to request their default PIN.If you lock your SIM card, call your carrier and request a PIN Unlock Code.
If you’re not sure which carrier you have, remove the SIM card to find the carrier’s name and/or logo. , It’s at the top right corner of the screen.
Once tapped, your SIM card will no longer lock when the phone reboots.
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