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Apple iPhone - Enable / Disable / Modify SIM PIN

2026-10-22 16:05:55.484

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 in 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).
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Cellular
    .
    If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. 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.
  3. Tap
    SIM PIN
     then do one of the following:
    • Enable / Disable SIM PIN
    1. Tap the
      SIM PIN switch
       to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
    2. Enter the current SIM PIN then tap
      Done
       (upper-right).
      The default SIM PIN is 1111.
    • Modify SIM PIN
      1. Ensure the SIM PIN switch is turned on Switch On.
      2. Tap
        Change PIN
        .
      3. Enter the current SIM PIN then tap
        Done
        .
        The default SIM PIN is 1111.
      4. Enter the new SIM PIN then tap
        Done
        .
      5. Re-enter the SIM PIN then tap
        Done
        .