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Windows 11 - Enable / Disable / Modify SIM PIN

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Windows 11 - Enable / Disable / Modify SIM PIN

Here's how to enable, disable or modify the PIN associated with the SIM card for your Windows 11 device.
  • Enabling the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Personal Identification Number (PIN) locks the SIM card 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).
  • If your device isn't running Windows® 11, refer to the Windows 10 instructions.

Enable or Disable SIM PIN

  1. From the Windows desktop, navigate:
    Start Start menu icon
    Settings
    Network Settings & internet
     (left-panel).
  2. Tap or click
    Cellular
    .
  3. From the 'More cellular settings' section, tap or click
    Mobile operator settings
    .
  4. From the 'Security' section, perform one of the following:
    • Enable SIM PIM
      1. Tap
        Use Sim PIN
        .
      2. Enter the desired SIM PIN then tap or click
        OK
        .
      3. Tap or click
        OK
         to confirm.
    • Remove SIM PIN
      1. Tap or click
        Remove SIM PIN
        .
      2. Tap or click
        OK
         to confirm.

Change SIM PIN

  1. From the Windows desktop, navigate:
    Start Start menu icon
    Settings
    Network Settings & internet
     (left-panel).
  2. Tap or click
    Cellular
    .
  3. From the 'More cellular settings' section, tap or click
    Mobile operator settings
    .
  4. From the 'Security' section, tap or click
    Change SIM PIN
    .
  5. Enter the following then tap or click
    OK
    :
    • SIM PIN
    • New SIM PIN
    • Confirm new SIM PIN
  6. Tap or click
    OK
     to confirm.
SIM Lock must be turned on (enabled) in order to change the current SIM PIN.