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Note: If you enter the wrong PIN or PIN2 code three times in a row, the
SIM card is automatically blocked or you cannot activate the
function. See "PUK codes" below to unblock the codes.
PUK codes
The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and PUK2 codes are 4- to 8-digit codes
that also usually come from your service provider along with the SIM card.
The PUK code unblocks a blocked PIN code, and the PUK2 code unblocks
a blocked PIN2 code.
Unblock a PIN code
1 Press Menu 4 6 5, then press 6ELECT .
Change PIN code appears.
2 To unblock the PIN2 code, press (down) to select Change PIN2 code.
3 Press Select.
PIN code blocked appears.
4 Enter the PUK code, then press OK.
Note: If you enter a wrong PUK code ten times in a row, the SIM card
becomes invalid and you must contact your service provider for a
new card.
5 Enter the new PIN code, then press OK.
6 Enter the new PIN code again to verify, and press OK.
Note: You cannot change the PUK or PUK2 code, so keep a record
of them in a safe place. If you lose them, contact your
service provider.
If you try to change the PIN2 code, and you enter a wrong
PUK2 code ten times in succession, you can’t use functions
requiring the PIN2 code. Contact your service provider for a
new card.
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