my family left, and they left this cell phone here with me. the battery died earlier, so i changed it. but when the phone turned on, it said that it needed a sim code pin or something like that. i dont have that. and i need to use it real bad! what do i do?
2006-12-28 20:28:09 · 9 answers · asked by Alexandria 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Try 1234 if that doesn't do it then you're outta luck. You could call the phone company and ask for a PUK code.
2006-12-28 20:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might have entered 3 wrong PIN codes consecutively. Then, the "Enter PUK Code" message appears. I had the same experience years ago, with my first cell phone. After I entered 3 wrong PINs, the phone displayed, "3 BAD CODES ENTER PUK CODE." PUK means "PIN Unblocking Key". You can find this in the original packaging of your SIM card. If you can't find it, either contact customer service or buy a new SIM pack. If you have a lot of important names in your phone, better contact customer service. If not, then I suggest buy a new one. They're so cheap anyway. Most cost only P99.
2006-12-28 20:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jobs_141 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your phone is equipped with one or more codes to protect it against unauthorized use. The PIN and PUK codes actually protect the SIM card, a small card inside your phone that establishes the network connection.
In most cases, your operator or service provider is the best source of assistance with PIN and PUK codes.
The most common code is the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code, which you set yourself and can activate and inactivate by following the instructions in your user guide.
The PIN2 code is a PIN code which acts as a second layer of protection for certain features of your phone. It functions in the same way as the PIN code, and more information is available in your user guide.
If the PIN code is entered incorrectly multiple times, your phone may request a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code. The PUK code is an 8-digit code provided by your operator or service provider.
If the PIN2 code is entered incorrectly multiple times, your phone may request a PUK2 code.
Please contact your operator or service provider for assistance with your PIN and/or PUK codes. If you have already contacted your service provider and the code provided did not work, you will have to obtain a new SIM card from your operator or service provider.
2006-12-28 20:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by Pluuuto 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be there very soon they use fedex. The box will have instruction in it, you can activate it online or there is a 800# you can call they will walk you thru what you have to do. As for your other phone you will just have to turn it off/take out the battery. Good luck ps. if your phone is not there by tomorrow afternoon call a local verizon dist and ask for the 800 # for customer service and it is also on your phone bill ask them to track your shipment. I hope I have helped you..
2016-03-28 23:26:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you know the puk code then enter any pin code in twice and enter the puk code
2006-12-28 21:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by craig 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try and enter 1234 or 0000 if they dont work then call 611 and ask them for the PUK code!!
2006-12-28 20:39:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if u don't hav the pin then u can't do anything with it, u hav to find out the pin frm ur parents or whoever's phone that is
2006-12-28 20:31:14 · answer #7 · answered by The Gildclam 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
by the way where is your location dear? are you in africa? why dont you buy a cellphone manual so you will know how to: turn on/off the cellphone, or maybe your cellphone needs a new battery? if you ont know the password? then you can ask it in where you buy that cellphone manufacturer.
2006-12-28 20:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by bubblegirl07 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
your sim card is blocked, contact your customer care.
2006-12-28 20:30:17 · answer #9 · answered by GOPAL KUMAR PATHAK 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋