Sony Xperia M5 - SIM Card Protection

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SIM Card Protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal

Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is

protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN every time you start your

device.

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If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then

need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK

are supplied by your service provider.

To Set Up a SIM Card Lock

1

From the Homescreen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.

3

Tap the

Lock SIM card slider to enable or disable the SIM card lock.

4

Enter the SIM card PIN and tap

OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will

be prompted to enter the PIN every time you restart the device.

To Change the SIM Card PIN

1

From the

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.

3

Tap

Change SIM PIN.

4

Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap

OK.

5

Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap

OK.

6

Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap

OK.

To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code

1

Enter the PUK code and tap

.

2

Enter a new PIN code and tap

.

3

Re-enter the new PIN code and tap

.

If your device requires a PUK code, please contact Verizon Wireless Customer service for the

code.