Turn use of PIN on or off

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.

Press Settings.
Press Phone.
Press SIM PIN.
Press the indicator next to
Key in your PIN and press Done.
Press the Home key 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 you enter an incorrect PIN three times in a row, your PIN will be blocked. To unblock your PIN, you need to key in the PUK which you can retrieve by contacting Customer Service. If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Telstra.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.