Change your SIM pin to increase the security of your phone


  • TECH
  • Wednesday, 09 Aug 2017

By changing the SIM PIN on your phone, you can protect your data from unwanted views.

Changing the pin code of your phone SIM card is easy, and doing so can help protect your valuable personal data.

In an Android smartphone, go to the Settings menu, select Security, and then tap the "Set up SIM card lock" option. Input the current pin number, and type in the new pin twice.

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