Having the SIM PIN enabled on your iPhone can be inconvenient, as it must be entered every time the phone is turned on. To avoid having to do this, you have to disable it. This is very easy to do through iOS settings. Here’s how to disable it.
SIM cards have a default PIN code provided by the carrier. Typically, this PIN is a four-digit combination, and in most cases, it’s “0000,” “1111,” and “1234.” When the PIN code is activated on the iPhone, it must be entered every time the phone is turned on or restarted , as we noted at the beginning. This code must also be entered every time the SIM is removed and reinserted into the phone. This is to prevent unauthorized access to SIM information, calls, and mobile data in the event of theft or loss.
However, if for some reason we forget and enter it incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will be blocked, which will cause a message in the status bar saying “SIM blocked.” If this happens, you will need to buy a new SIM card or contact the operator’s support service to unlock it using the PUK code. However, this code is often provided when you purchase the SIM, so there’s no need to call the operator’s support service in this case. If the PUK code is entered incorrectly 10 times, the SIM will be permanently blocked. Therefore, to avoid this accident, it is advisable to remove it . Below we show you how to do it easily with this simple trick.
This is how you can remove the SIM PIN code on iPhone easily and quickly.
Deactivating the SIM PIN on an iPhone is simple and quick. Just follow the steps below:
- First, go to Settings on your iPhone. To do this, tap the gear icon on the home screen.
- Next, you need to find the Mobile Data entry and then tap on it.
- Then you must click on the SIM PIN box.
- Now, within the SIM PIN settings, all that’s left to do is tap the switch that appears there to simply disable the SIM PIN on your iPhone. However, for security reasons, to complete the process, you must enter the SIM PIN and tap the OK button . If you don’t have it or have forgotten it, check with your mobile operator first to avoid accidentally blocking your SIM.
If you want to activate the SIM PIN again, you just need to follow the first three steps mentioned above: go to Settings >> Mobile Data >> SIM PIN . In step 4 , you need to activate the SIM PIN switch. If this is the first time you’re activating it, enter the PIN that came with your SIM card. If you don’t know what it is and don’t have it handy, check with your carrier first to avoid guessing and blocking your SIM if you enter the wrong PIN multiple times. Finally, press the OK button .
If, on the other hand, you want to change your SIM PIN, you must follow the first three steps. Once you’re in SIM PIN , tap Change PIN . Then, enter your old PIN, then enter your new PIN and tap OK . We explain the procedure in more detail here .
