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Locking and protecting your phone
IMEI number
Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You
should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can
use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country.
To view your IMEI number
00440214-415548-2
1
Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery.
2
Look for the 15- to 17-digit number on the label. The first 15 digits represent the
IMEI number.
To view your IMEI number in the phone
1
From the Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
3
Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
SIM card protection
The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will still work with a new
SIM card. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number).
If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter your PUK (Personal
Unblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2 and PUK are supplied by your
network operator.
To enable the SIM card PIN lock
1
From the Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Set up SIM card lock > Lock
SIM card.
3
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Set up SIM card lock > Change
SIM PIN.
3
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
4
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
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