Motorola i835 manual Turning the PIN Requirement On and Off, Entering the PIN, Changing the PIN

Turning the PIN Requirement On and Off

When the SIM PIN requirement is off, your phone can be used without entering a PIN.

Important: When the SIM PIN requirement is off, the personal data on your SIM is not protected. Anyone can use your phone and access your personal data.

When the SIM PIN requirement is on, you are prompted to enter your PIN each time you power on your phone.

Note: If a SIM PIN is required, your phone will not

function until the SIM PIN is entered, except for making emergency calls.

1From the main menu, select Settings > Security > SIM PIN.

2Scroll to On or Off.

3Enter the current SIM PIN.

Note: When you receive your phone, the SIM PIN

is 0000. Change your PIN to prevent fraudulent use of the SIM (see “Changing the PIN” on page 15).

4Press A under Ok.

SIM Security

Entering the PIN

1When the Enter SIM PIN Code screen appears after you power on your phone, enter your SIM PIN.

2Press A under Ok.

The message SIM Unlocked displays.

Important: If you enter your PIN incorrectly 3 times, your SIM is blocked. To unblock your SIM, you must contact BoostTM Customer Care. See “Unblocking the PIN”.

Changing the PIN

Note: The SIM PIN requirement must be turned on in order to access this feature.

1From the main menu, select Settings > Security > Change Password > SIM PIN.

2At the Enter Old SIM PIN screen, enter the current SIM PIN.

3Press A under Ok.

4At the Enter New SIM PIN screen, enter the new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN.

5Press A under Ok.

6At the Re-enter New SIM PIN screen, re-enter the new SIM PIN to confirm.

7Press A under Ok.

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