iPhone: change PIN - how it works
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You can secure your iPhone with two PINs: one for your SIM card and one for the lock screen. This article shows you how to change both codes.
iPhone: Change SIM PIN
Enter the PIN of your SIM card when you start your iPhone. You can use the smartphone without the PIN, but you cannot use it to make calls or write SMS. The four-digit code can be changed at any time.
- To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Then tap on the "Phone" entry.
- There you will find the entry "SIM-Pin". Tap on "Change PIN" underneath and enter your old code and the new code twice.
- The next time you start, you can activate your SIM card with the new PIN.
iPhone: Change lockscreen PIN
Even without knowing the PIN of your SIM card, strangers can access the apps and data on your iPhone. To prevent this, you need to set up a lockscreen PIN. You will then have to enter this code each time to unlock the smartphone. Of course, this password can also be changed:
- To do this, start the Settings app again.
- There, navigate to the "Password" entry or, for new iOS versions, to "Touch ID & Password".
- To access the menu, enter your current code or put your finger on the sensor - depending on which unlock method you selected.
- Then tap on "Change code" and enter your old password and your new PIN twice. Tip: With the "Code Options" button you can use the "six-digit numerical code" instead of the 4-digit code on older devices. This offers you more security.
In the next practical tip, we'll show you what you can do if you forget your iPhone lock code.