Huawei P40 Pro

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Turning 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.
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Press Settings.

Press Security.
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Press Security.

Press More settings.
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Press More settings.

Press Encryption and credentials.
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Press Encryption and credentials.

Press Set ‹SIM› lock.
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Press Set ‹SIM› lock.

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

Key in your PIN and press OK. The default PIN is 1111.
1111
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Key in your PIN and press OK. The default PIN is 1111.

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

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