AnswersDriveThe PUK code stands for PIN Unblocking Key. Once you have your PUK then keep it in a safe place away from your mobile as it is the key to unblocking your SIM. Note that if you enter a wrong PUK 10 times in a row, the SIM will be permanently blocked, and you'll need to purchase a new SIM card.
How do I get my PUK code from EE?
Follow the steps below to get your PUK code:
- Log in or register for My EE.
- From the menu, select Manage device.
- Scroll down the page where you'll see the option Unblock SIM (PUK code).
- Select Show PUK code >
How do I get my PUK code Verizon?
To find the SIM PIN / PUK numbers for your 4G LTE SIM card:
- Go to the My Devices page in My Verizon.
- Tap or click My PIN and Unblocking Key (PUK) under "About My Device".
- Your default PIN and PUK will be displayed in a pop-up window.
- Tap or click Close when you're finished.
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What happens if you enter the wrong PUK code?
If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card will become locked. You'll need a ' PUK code' to unlock the SIM. If this happens, go to three.ie/my3 and on the main page click on the “My PUK Code” link to request your new PUK code.
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How can I block my SIM card?
The IMEI code: to block a lost or stolen handset. This is a 15 or 17-digit number that is unique to each phone. You will need to give this number to your telecom provider so they can block your SIM card if your handset is lost or stolen. It usually comes with the packaging of your phone and also features on your bills.
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What is the meaning of PUK?
PIN UnlocK code / PIN Unlock Key. PUK is the code required to unlock a GSM SIM card that has disabled itself after an incorrect PIN code was entered 3-5 times in a row. See: PIN. If an incorrect PUK code is entered a certain number of times (typically 5-10), the SIM card will permanently block (disable) itself.
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How do I block my Vodafone SIM?
The SIM Card can be blocked easily in the My Vodafone Self Care in the menu Settings of services - Blocking. You can also call the Customer Care line *77 (800 77 00 77) or visit one of Vodafone stores. To block the SIM, you have to know the user password. We will block your SIM Card within 60 minutes of your request.
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What is PUK blocked?
A PUK or 'Personal Unlocking Key' is a security feature on most mobile devices that protects your SIM card data. The PUK code is unique to your SIM card and is required when a SIM Card PIN code has been entered incorrectly multiple times.
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What do I do if my SIM card is permanently blocked?
The PUK code stands for PIN Unblocking Key. Once you have your PUK then keep it in a safe place away from your mobile as it is the key to unblocking your SIM. Note that if you enter a wrong PUK 10 times in a row, the SIM will be permanently blocked, and you'll need to purchase a new SIM card.
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How do I get my PUK code from EE?
Follow the steps below to get your PUK code:
- Log in or register for My EE.
- From the menu, select Manage device.
- Scroll down the page where you'll see the option Unblock SIM (PUK code).
- Select Show PUK code >
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What is a PUK code for a phone?
A PUK or 'Personal Unlocking Key' is a security feature on most mobile devices that protects your SIM card data. A PUK code is required when a SIM Card PIN code has been entered incorrectly. You can get your PUK code: Over the Internet: via My Account.
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What is a network unlock code?
The network unlock code allows a phone that is restricted to a single carrier to be unlocked for use in other carrier's networks. The SIM PIN is a personal identification number that is used to unlock the SIM card in order to register it to the network.
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What is the network unlock PIN?
SIM Network Unlock PIN is actually a PIN you have to input to unlock your mobile device that is locked by a specific carrier. Phones are usually sold locked on contract with a network. But you can sim unlock a phone to use it with your desired network.
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Can you unlock a SIM locked phone?
Place a SIM card for a different network in the phone and it will ask you for that code. Enter it (sometimes a reboot is needed) and the SIM should be recognized. The SIM card you use for unlocking doesn't have to be on a line that is yours. But your carrier might not want to unlock your phone.
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What is the SIM lock code?
A SIM lock, simlock, network lock, carrier lock or (master) subsidy lock is a technical restriction built into GSM and CDMA mobile phones by mobile phone manufacturers for use by service providers to restrict the use of these phones to specific countries and/or networks.
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Can you unlock a boost mobile phone?
You will be able to CDMA unlock them to use on another Sprint-based carrier, or international unlock them for internation SIM use, though. Call 844-665-6327 to unlock your Sprint phone, 888-322-1122 to unlock a Virgin phone or 866-402-7366 to unlock a Boost phone.
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Is my SIM card locked?
To unlock it you must reset your PIN by entering your SIM card's unique unlock key (also called a PIN unblocking key or PUK). To unlock your SIM card: Log in to MyBell and retrieve your unlock key. Enter the unlock key on your mobile phone.
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Is Boost Mobile phones locked?
The term “locked” typically refers to a device that can only be used with Boost Mobile on the Sprint network and cannot be activated on a competing carrier's network. An “unlocked” device is no longer locked to Boost Mobile services and the user may attempt to activate it on another carrier's network.
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Are metropcs phones locked or unlocked?
The MetroPCS network has almost entirely moved to GSM and LTE. These two technologies rely on SIM cards and can easily be unlocked using these methods. In rare cases, your phone will not have an SIM card. This means it uses CDMA technology, and you will have to contact your new carrier to unlock it.
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What unlocked phones will work with Boost Mobile?
Most wireless carriers use either the GSM (T-Mobile, AT&T) or CDMA (Sprint, Verizon) networks. Phones -- even if they are unlocked -- that were made to work with these networks will not work with Boost Mobile, which uses the much older IDEN network.
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What phone carriers are compatible with Boost Mobile?
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- Unlocked. Unlocked phones are compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile as well as with services that run on GSM SIM cards.
- MVNOs. MVNOs or Mobile Virtual Network Operators are smaller carriers such as Cricket Wireless, Credo Mobile, Ting, and Red Pocket.
- Verizon.
- AT&T.
- T-Mobile.
- Sprint.