How to change PIN code on Fairphone
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How to change the PIN code on your Fairphone
You may want to change the PIN code on your Fairphone for several reasons.
Security is often the point raised when one wants to change the PIN code of a device.
We will see here how to change its PIN code on Fairphone, we will then see how to disable the PIN code on your Fairphone and finally we will conclude on security issues related to PIN code.
Since the PIN code is linked to the SIM card of your Fairphone, we assume in this tutorial that your SIM card has been installed in the device.
How to change the PIN on your Fairphone
Changing the PIN code on your Fairphone is pretty simple, you just need to know how to do it.
Our other articles on Fairphone can help you.
First make sure the SIM card is in your Fairphone, then go to the ‘Settings’ menu of your smartphone, available on the home screen.
Then select ‘Security’ and then ‘Set up SIM card lock’. From there, you can change the SIM code of your Fairphone.
In the case of a configuration with two SIM cards on your Fairphone, you will be able to configure two different PIN codes, each one corresponding to a given SIM card.
However, this procedure requires you to know the current SIM code in order to go to the ‘Settings’ menu as described.
If you do not know your SIM code, get closer to someone who knows it, as you may be blocking your phone after three attempts.
We strongly advise you to contact an expert to change the PIN code of your Fairphone in this case.
How to disable the PIN of your Fairphone
You may just want to disable the PIN of your Fairphone.
To do this, simply click the ‘Lock SIM card’ option in the ‘Security’ menu and then ‘Configure SIM blocking’ as described in the previous paragraph. Once this option is unchecked, you will have disabled the PIN of your Fairphone.
We do not recommend disabling the PIN code unless you are sure what you are doing.
Indeed, we will see in the following paragraph that a PIN code can be great for the security of your Fairphone.
Security questions about changing your PIN on your Fairphone
The PIN code is a great protection for your Fairphone and its SIM card.
In fact, in the event of theft, loss or simply lending your mobile, it is protected against malicious people.
Without the code, they will not be able to access the menus of your Fairphone if it has been locked.
We recommend changing your Fairphone PIN code often for maximum security.
Be careful not to forget it however, or you might need to activate your smartphone via your PUK code.