How to Remove the Pin Code on Android

Last Updated: May 15, 2018 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to disable the PIN that protects your Android’s SIM card. You must be able to enter the PIN correctly to disable SIM locking.

Steps

1
Open your Android’s Settings. It’s the
icon in the app drawer or on the home screen.
2
Tap Security. You may have to scroll down to find it.

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3
Scroll down and tap Set up SIM card lock. It’s under the “SIM Card Lock” header.
4
Tap your SIM card. This opens your SIM card’s security settings. If the SIM is protected by a PIN, a check mark will appear next to “Lock SIM Card.”
5
Tap Lock SIM Card. A pop-up will appear.
6
Type the current PIN. It’s a 4 to 8 digit number.
- Try not to guess the PIN, as you only have 3 attempts to get it right. If you enter the PIN incorrectly 3 times, you will be unable to try again.
- If you don’t know the PIN, you may be able to get it from your mobile provider.
7
Tap OK. If the PIN is accepted, the check mark will disappear from the “Lock SIM Card” box. This means the PIN is now removed.

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Community Q&A

Question

How can I unblock my SIM card? It says PUK blocked.

Community Answer

There are various ways that you can unblock your card. One of them is visiting a website that deals with PUK numbers. Another way is to go to your device provider.