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This article explains the process of setting the SIM PIN on Firefox OS.
This article explains the process of setting the SIM PIN on Firefox OS.
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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 the PIN on startup.
=Setting the SIM PIN=
In order to be able to set the SIM PIN it would have to be done in the settings section of the phone.
# Tap on [[Image:settings icon]] to open the Settings.
# Scroll down to {button Privacy & Security}, and tap on {button SIM security}.<br />[[Image:SIM Security List Item.]]
# To turn on the SIM PIN, toggle the switch.<br />[[Image:SIM PIN Switch]]
#* [[Image:bt icon]] means that the PIN is activated.
# You will then be asked to create a SIM PIN.
=Changing the PIN=
To change the SIM PIN, you would have to go the same place in your settings but do the following instead:
# Tap the {button Change PIN} button.<br />[[Image:Change PIN button]]
# Create a new SIM PIN
{warning}'''Important: It is recommended that you write down the PIN code and put it somewhere safe in the event that you forget your PIN. '''{/warning}
{note}The SIM PIN is not the same as the passcode used to unlock your device. See [[Set Screen Lock on Firefox OS]] for more information.{/note}
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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 the PIN on startup.
=Setting the SIM PIN=
In order to be able to set the SIM PIN it would have to be done in the settings section of the phone.
# Tap on [[Image:settings icon]] to open the Settings.
# Scroll down to {button Privacy & Security}, and tap on {button SIM security}.
#:{for not fxos1.2}[[Image:SIM Security List Item.]]{/for}{for fxos1.2}[[Image:sim lock]]{/for}
# To turn on the SIM PIN, tap the switch to toggle it on.
#:[[Image:SIM PIN Switch]]
#:The blue color [[Image:bt icon]] means that the PIN is activated.
# You will then be asked to create a 4-6 digit SIM PIN.
{note}Write down your PIN and hide it in a safe place. Without this PIN, you will no longer be able to place calls or send messages using your SIM card.{/note}
=Changing the PIN=
To change the SIM PIN, you would have to go the same place in your settings but do the following instead:
# Tap the {button Change PIN} button.<br />[[Image:Change PIN button]]
# Enter a new SIM PIN.
{note}The SIM PIN is not the same as the passcode used to unlock your device. See [[Set Screen Lock on Firefox OS]] for more information.{/note}
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