Apple iPhone Xs

Apple iPhone Xs

iOS 12.0
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Turn use of PIN on your Apple iPhone Xs iOS 12.0 on or off

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The PIN protects your SIM from unauthorised use if your phone should get stolen. If use of PIN is turned on, it needs to be keyed in when you turn on your phone.

Step 1 of 6

1. Find "SIM PIN"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 6

1. Find "SIM PIN"

Press Phone.

Step 3 of 6

1. Find "SIM PIN"

Press SIM PIN.

Step 4 of 6

2. Turn use of PIN on or off

Press the indicator next to "SIM PIN" to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 6

2. Turn use of PIN on or off

Key in your PIN and press Done.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Step 6 of 6

3. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1. Find "SIM PIN"

Press Settings.
Press Phone.
Press SIM PIN.

2. Turn use of PIN on or off

Press the indicator next to "SIM PIN" to turn the function on or off.
Key in your PIN and press Done.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

3. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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