Set your SIM PIN

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You can add a SIM PIN to prevent access to your SIM card. When enabled, any device containing the SIM card will request you to enter your PIN on startup.

Setting the SIM PIN

  1. Tap on settings icon.
  2. Scroll down to Privacy & Security, and tap on SIM security.
    SIM Security List Item.
  3. To turn on the SIM PIN, toggle the switch.
    SIM PIN Switch
bt icon means that the PIN is activated.

Changing the PIN

  1. Tap the Change PIN button.
    Change PIN button

//# TBD (I don't have a device with a SIM card).

The SIM PIN is not the same as the passcode used to unlock your device. To learn how to set that, read Setting the Screen Lock.