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Alcatel 20.45X
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Change PIN
Your PIN protects your SIM from unauthorised use if your mobile phone should get stolen. You can change your PIN to a PIN of your own choice making it easier to remember. Before you can change your PIN, you need to turn on use of PIN.
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Find "Change PIN"
Tap the Navigation key.
Select Settings.
Select Security.
Select SIM security.
Select Change PIN.
Change PIN
Key in your current PIN and tap the Left selection key.
Key in a new four-digit PIN and tap the Left selection key.
Key in the new PIN again and tap the Left selection key.
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 Service. Please note: If an incorrect PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM is blocked permanently. In this case, you'll need a new SIM from Optus.
Return to the home screen
Tap Disconnect to return to the home screen.
Tap the Navigation key.
Select Settings.
Select Security.
Select SIM security.
Select Change PIN.
Key in your current PIN and tap the Left selection key.
Key in a new four-digit PIN and tap the Left selection key.
Key in the new PIN again and tap the Left selection key.
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 Service. Please note: If an incorrect PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM is blocked permanently. In this case, you'll need a new SIM from Optus.
Tap Disconnect to return to the home screen.
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