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PUKs, or personal unblocking keys, are used to unblock a mobile phone which becomes blocked. Mobile phones may become blocked when a PIN (personal identification number) is entered incorrectly on three consecutive occasions. In some instances, the phone may become blocked, which requires a PUK to unblock it, and in other instances, the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card itself becomes blocked and again will require a PUK to unblock it.Mobile phones are also blocked when they are reported stolen and if there is an outstanding payment on the account.It is important to differentiate between unblocking phones (using a PUK) and unlocking mobile phones (using another type of code). NOTE: It is a criminal offence for anyone to attempt to unblock a mobile phone, other than the network provider who put the block on the phone.If your phone has become blocked by mistake, for example you have entered the PIN incorrectly on three consecutive occasions, then you need to contact the mobile phone network operator with your details. To explain a little more, specific to your mobile phone network, You need to go to your Service providers, web site & navigate your way to the specific PUK details for your mobile phone network operator. Usually you have to Register your phone to get a PUK code.
Only the sim is blocked, not the phone. The unblocking code is located on the sim casing when you bought it. It will ask you to enter the code and new PIN code 2 times but will completely block it if the limited number of attempts is reached. You can just simply replace the sim and the phone will work again normally.
call your cell provider... they can give you an 8 digit code to fix... and its free...
other forums suggest getting another sim card... but why loose all your numbers?
i currently have this problem... was trying to fix without calling... this sucks... haha
what i get for trying to drive and unlock my phone at the same time... hmmm.
my beat 240 is blocked
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