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You can also disable the SIM PIN prompt on your Android smartphone. The setting for this can be found in the general settings of your phone.
Android: Disabling SIM PIN prompt – instructions
Note: The following steps apply to Android versions newer than Android 4.0. If you have an older smartphone, you may need different instructions.
- Open your smartphone’s settings.
- Find the item “Biometric data and security” and open this menu item by simply tapping on it. Then scroll down and open “Other security settings.”
- Here you will find the item “Set up SIM lock” or “SIM PIN options.” Select this item.
- In the next menu, you can either disable the PIN prompt or change the PIN. To disable the prompt, simply uncheck the box.
Step-by-step instructions for different Android versions and typical manufacturers
Here are step-by-step instructions for disabling the SIM PIN prompt on Android devices, broken down by different manufacturers and Android versions:
- General instructions for Android (standard, e.g., Google Pixel): Open the smartphone settings. Navigate to Security ☻ SIM card lock or Set up SIM lock. Tap on the option Lock SIM card or SIM PIN options. Disable the SIM PIN prompt by turning off the switch. Enter the current PIN to confirm. This disables the prompt when restarting, but it can be reactivated at any time.
- Samsung smartphones: Open the settings. Go to Connections ☻ SIM Manager ☻ More SIM settings ☻ SIM card security. Select the Change SIM PIN option or tap the switch to disable the SIM PIN. To disable it, you must enter the current PIN. The PIN prompt will then be disabled and the device will no longer ask for the SIM PIN when it starts up. Alternative paths are possible, e.g., via Security and Privacy ☻ SIM PIN Options.
- Xiaomi smartphones (e.g., MIUI, HyperOS): Open Settings. Go to “Passwords” and Security ☻ Privacy ☻ Additional security settings. Select the SIM card (for dual SIM). Deactivate the Lock SIM option. Enter the current PIN code to confirm the deactivation. Xiaomi usually offers a clear option to disable the PIN prompt after switching on.
- Huawei smartphones: Open Settings. Go to Security & Privacy ☻ Additional Settings ☻ Set up SIM lock. Open the option for the SIM card you want to deactivate. Deactivate the “Lock SIM card” option. Enter the current PIN to confirm. These steps may vary slightly depending on the model, but are similar for most Huawei devices.
- Important notes: Deactivating the SIM PIN reduces security, as anyone can use the SIM to make calls and use data if the phone is lost or stolen without the PIN. The PIN must be known for some settings, as incorrect entries can lead to the device being locked. The menu items and labels may vary slightly depending on the Android version and manufacturer UI, but the basic principle remains the same.
