How to lock SIM card on Glo, 9mobile, MTN, Airtel
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How to lock SIM card on Glo, 9mobile, MTN, Airtel
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These days, there are so many ways that scammers can use in stripping you of your hard earned money. There have been so many stories of people who lost their phone and later found out their account has been emptied.
Your SIM card can be used to access your bank accounts and any average hacker will be able to empty your bank account if they have access to it.
Locking your SIM will go a long way in helping you protect your SIM card from being accessed. This is because after locking your SIM card, anyone who tries to access it will need to know the 4-digit password, otherwise will be locked out.
In this post, I am going to be writing about how to lock SIM card on Glo, 9mobile, MTN, Airtel and more. Remember to leave us a comment after you finish reading and also share with your friends on social media.
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How to lock SIM card on Glo, 9mobile, MTN, Airtel
When you lock your SIM card, any time you restart your mobile phone or put your SIM card in another phone, you will be required to put in a password.
If you fail to get the password on three tries, you will then be locked out and will need to input your PUK PIN to access it.
If you also fail a number of times with your PUK PIN, you may be required to Swap the SIM card to a new one.
How lock SIM card on Glo, 9mobile, MTN, Airtel (Android device)
To lock your SIM card on your android device, you will need to follow the below instructions:
- On your phone, Click on Settings
- Tap on Security
- Tap Set up SIM Card lock or lock SIM Card
- Enter the default SIM PIN
- Enter your new PIN
- Confirm your new PIN
NOTE: The above process may differ for different types of android devices, but the basic process is all similar, and all you have to do is follow.
How to lock SIM card on Glo, 9mobile, MTN, Airtel (iPhone device)
Follow the below the instructions to lock SIM card on your iOS device:
- On your iOS device, go to settings
- Tap on Cellular
- Locate SIM PIN & tap it
- Toggle the SIM PIN to ON
- Input your current SIM PIN, if the SIM wasn’t locked
- Enter a new SIM PIN to lock your SIM card
With the above, your SIM will be locked and anytime your phone is restarted, or the SIM is put in a different phone, you will be required to input a four-digit PIN.
This extra security measure can go a long way to preventing scammers from cloning your SIM card or having access to your bank account details.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is my default SIM PIN for Glo?
The default sim pin for glo is 0000
What is my default SIM PIN for Airtel?
The default sim pin for airtel is 111
What is the default Sim pin for 9mobile?
The default Sim pin for 9mobile is 0000
What is the default SIM PIN for MTN?
The default SIM PIN for MTN is 0000
How to lock SIM card?
To lock SIM card, you will need to visit the settings and change the default PIN to a four-digit PIN.
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Summary
With the above, you should be able to know how to lock SIM card on Glo, MTN, Airtel, 9mobile. If you require further help, you will need to leave us a comment in the comment section below or visit our contact us page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Conclusion
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