PUK
What is a PUK?
PUK stands for Personal Unblocking Key, and it's a code that's associated with a mobile phone SIM card.
Why am I being asked for a PUK?
Your mobile phone's SIM Card
has a four-digit PIN code enabled by default. If you enter the PIN code
incorrectly three times, a lock will be put onto the SIM card, and you
need a PUK code to unlock it.
Where do I get a PUK?
If you're being asked to enter a PUK, you will need to contact your network operator to get your SIM Card
unlocked. This is for security reasons. Note that only your mobile
phone network operator can legally provide you with a PUK code to unlock
your SIM card.
What is puk code on nokia c6?
sim stc
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This is generic because I don't know the name of your carrier. I'll be using AT&T as an example. Most carriers use the same procedure but the wording may differ.
A PUK (PIN Unlock Key) code is required to unlock SIM cards that have become locked following three successive incorrect PIN entries. If your SIM card becomes locked, you will need to get a PUK code from your carrier. For example, if you have AT&T to unlock your SIM card, you can obtain your phone's PUK code from AT&T by:
? logging in to your my wireless Account online
? using their Technical Support Chat
? calling Customer Care at 1-800-331-0500
To get your phone's PUK code online from ATT:
? Log in to your my wireless Account.
? Select My Services under My Account.
? From the My Services screen, select My Phone/Device.
? Select Unblock SIM Card.
? The Unblock SIM screen will display your PUK code.
Once you receive your PUK code, you will need to enter it into your phone to set a new PIN code.
Note: If you enter the wrong ATT PUK code 10 times in a row, your SIM card will be invalidated, and you will need to purchase a new SIM Card. The phone will display the following error: "PUK blocked call operator."
I trust that this is helpful and solves your problem. All the best
Ben
Hello and Welcome to FixYa!
PIN and PUK codes are all service provider (Your SIM / Your Connection) dependent, you can never get it from anywhere else, never get fooled and pay for it to anyone.
All you have to do is to call your service providers via some other phone or landline and talk to a CSR, ask him for the code. He will first authenticate your ownership and will give you your code in ruturn, for free, Its your right to know your PIN/PUK.
I hope you have a clear picture now.
Concerned, Nooh.
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