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Apple iPhone - Enable / Disable / Modify SIM PIN

Here's how to change, enable or disable the SIM card lock code on your iPhone.
  • Enabling the SIM PIN locks the SIM card on your Apple® iPhone®, so it can't be used until the correct code is entered.
  • If the incorrect PIN code is entered too many times, refer to My Verizon Website - Locate the SIM PIN / PUK to obtain a new PIN Unblocking Key (PUK).
  • This option is not available if activated using an eSIM.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap
    Cellular
    .
  3. If multiple cellular plans are active, under the 'SIMs' section tap the appropriate line.
    If Unavailable, under the 'Cellular Plans' section tap the appropriate line.
  4. Tap
    SIM PIN
    .
  5. Tap the
    SIM PIN switch
     to turn on or off.
  6. Enter the SIM PIN then tap
    Done
    .
    The default SIM PIN is 1111.
  7. To change your SIM PIN, ensure Lock SIM card switch is on then do the following:
    1. Tap
      Change SIM PIN
      .
    2. Enter the current SIM PIN then tap
      Done
      .
    3. Enter a new SIM PIN then tap
      Done
      .
    4. Re-enter the new SIM PIN then tap
      Done
      .