How to change pin number on samsung phone

You have a new Samsung smartphone with a new SIM—and you just can't remember the PIN? No problem, just change it to a code that you can remember. You only need to follow a few steps, which NextPit will tell you in this article.

There are many reasons why we buy new SIM cards: We had to change our contract, we want to separate business and private contacts or we lost a SIM card, just to name a few reasons. With a new SIM, you always have to enter a new PIN (Personal Identification Number).

If you don't want to or can't get used to the new number, you can easily replace it with a PIN of your choice. We will now explain how to do this on your Samsung phone:

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Change SIM PIN on Samsung smartphones

1. Go into the settings.
2. Then go to Biometrics and Security.
3. Tap Other security settings at the bottom.
4. Tap on Set up SIM lock.
5. Now tap Change SIM card PIN.
6. Enter the current PIN of your SIM card, confirm with OK.
7. Now tap the desired PIN twice and confirm again with OK.

That's it! From now on you can use the PIN, which we hope you will never forget again. Tell us about it in the comments: Have you ever had serious trouble remembering a PIN?

Step 1 of 10

1. Find "Set up SIM card lock"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 10

1. Find "Set up SIM card lock"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 10

1. Find "Set up SIM card lock"

Press Biometrics and security.

Step 4 of 10

1. Find "Set up SIM card lock"

Press Other security settings.

Step 5 of 10

1. Find "Set up SIM card lock"

Press Set up SIM card lock.

Step 6 of 10

2. Change PIN

Press Change SIM card PIN.

Step 7 of 10

2. Change PIN

Key in your current PIN and press OK.

Step 8 of 10

2. Change PIN

Key in a new four-digit PIN and press OK.

Step 9 of 10

2. Change PIN

Key in the new PIN again and press OK.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by calling customer services on 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Step 10 of 10

3. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Change PIN

Your PIN protects your SIM from unauthorised use if your mobile phone should get stolen. You can change your PIN to a PIN of your own choice making it easier to remember. Before you can change your PIN, you need to turn on use of PIN.

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Tap Lock screen and security.

Tap Other security settings.

Tap Set up SIM card lock.

Key in your current PIN and tap OK. The default PIN is 0000.

Key in a new four-digit PIN and tap OK.

Key in the new PIN again and tap OK.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting Customer Service. Please note: If an incorrect PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM is blocked permanently. In this case, you'll need a new SIM from Optus.

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

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