How to change PIN code on Nokia Lumia 900
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How to change the PIN code on your Nokia Lumia 900
You may want to change the PIN code on your Nokia Lumia 900 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 Nokia Lumia 900, we will then see how to disable the PIN code on your Nokia Lumia 900 and finally we will conclude on security issues related to PIN code.
Since the PIN code is linked to the SIM card of your Nokia Lumia 900, we assume in this tutorial that your SIM card has been installed in the device.
How to change the PIN on your Nokia Lumia 900
Changing the PIN code on your Nokia Lumia 900 is pretty simple, you just need to know how to do it.
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First make sure the SIM card is in your Nokia Lumia 900, 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 Nokia Lumia 900. In the case of a configuration with two SIM cards on your Nokia Lumia 900, 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 Nokia Lumia 900 in this case.
How to disable the PIN of your Nokia Lumia 900
You may just want to disable the PIN of your Nokia Lumia 900. 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 Nokia Lumia 900. 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 Nokia Lumia 900.
Security questions about changing your PIN on your Nokia Lumia 900
The PIN code is a great protection for your Nokia Lumia 900 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 Nokia Lumia 900 if it has been locked.
We recommend changing your Nokia Lumia 900 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.
How do I reset my Nokia Lumia 900?
How do I remove the pin from my Nokia Lumia 520?
Turn use of PIN on or off – Nokia Lumia 520 Press the phone icon. Press the dots in the bottom right corner of the display. Press settings. Press the indicator next to “SIM security” to turn the function on or off.
How do you reset a locked Nokia Windows phone?
Press and hold the Volume down and Power buttons at the same time until you feel a vibration (about 10 to 15 seconds). When you feel the vibration, release the buttons, and then immediately press and hold the Volume down button until you see a large exclamation mark.
Nokia Lumia 900 hard reset
5 ancillary questions
How do I remove the screen lock on my Nokia phone?
Press the Return key. Press Screen lock and key in the current phone lock code. Press None. Press YES, REMOVE.
How do you hard factory reset a Nokia Windows Phone?
– A master reset reverts the device back to factory settings.
– From the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the Action center.
– Tap ALL SETTINGS.
– Scroll to, then tap about.
– Scroll to, then tap reset your phone.
– Tap yes.
– Tap yes.
How do I unlock my Nokia Lumia 520 if I forgot my password?
How do you factory reset a locked Nokia Windows phone?
Alternative master reset method: With the phone turned off, press Power/Lock key to turn on the phone, then immediately press and hold the Volume Down key > An ” ! ” will appear on the display > Press the Volume Up key > Volume Down key > Power/Lock key > Volume Down key > Device will now reset.
How do I hard reset my phone with buttons?
– Hold the Volume up + Home + Power key at the same time.
– Once the Android recovery mode appears, select: wipe data / factory reset with the volume keys.
– Enter with the power key.