iPhone: Unlock SIM card - WITHOUT restarting
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If you skipped unlocking the SIM card when starting the iPhone, you do not have to restart the device. We will show you how you can also unlock the SIM card later.
iPhone: unlock SIM card via Settings
The appropriate option for unlocking the SIM PIN is hidden in the settings. Just follow our step-by-step guide to unlock the SIM.
Step 1:
First, open the "Settings" app on your iPhone. It is the app with the gear symbol. Select the "Mobile Network" category above.
Step 2:
Below you will find the "SIM PIN" item. If you select the item, you will be taken to the PIN settings.
Step 3:
If the card is still blocked, you will be offered the unlocking option directly. Tap the "Unlock" button to access the SIM card.
Unlock iPhone SIM by fake call
Alternatively, you can unlock the SIM card in another way. To do this, simply open the phone app and call any number. The call fails and the SIM unlock request appears.
In the next practical tip, we will explain what the new eSIM is all about.