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What to do if your PIN or PUK codes get blocked?

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Ans: If customers enter incorrect PIN code 3 times in succession, the SIM card will be blocked. In this situation, customer will need the PUK code to unblock the SIM card. To unblock please follow the following process: enter PUK 1 then press OK > PIN 1 & press OK > PIN 1 & OK. Please remember that PUK 1 is needed for unblocking PIN 1. If anyone enters wrong PUK code TEN times, his/her SIM card will be permanently blocked.
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Where can I find my PIN and PUK codes?

ACN Mobile
You will receive your PIN and PUK codes in your ACN welcome letter. If you have lost your PUK code, you can request it to be emailed to you via DeinACN Mobile. You will only receive an email reminder of your PUK code if you have entered a valid email address in DeinACN Mobile.
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I have lost my PIN&PUK codes, what should I do?

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In case you have lost your PIN & PUK codes, to take them again, you certainly have to present yourself in AMC Show-Room with your personal passport and will pay the respective fee. In case that you are not available you may send someone else on your behalf, who have to bring with himself his an attorney power that authorizes him to do so, his personal passport, and the passport of the person who has authorized him. After presenting these documents, you can take the codes at once.
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What is PIN or PUK code?

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Ans: PIN - Personal Identification Number (PIN is used to guard against unauthorized use of SIM Card.) PUK - Personal Unblocking Key (PUK 1 is used to unblock PIN 1)
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with all mobile phone SIM cards, PIN and PUK codes are used for your safety. They allow you to access your SIM and protect its use from others. When you receive your Roam4free sim you must enter a PIN code to unlock it before you can use it. PUK codes are provided just in case you enter the incorrect PIN code more than 3 times. If you do, your phone will 'lock' you out for security reasons and only upon entry of your PUK code will it be unlocked for you to enter the correct PIN code.
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What are PIN and PUK numbers?

GSM Service-TriBand Roaming FAQs
Some prepaid SIM cards have a security mechanism in place that requires the subscriber to enter in a PIN (personal identification number) code every time the GSM cell phone is turned on. When a PIN code has been assigned it is important not to forget this code. If you enter the PIN code incorrectly into the phone 3 times in a row then your GSM cell phone will display a Blocked message on its LCD. When this occurs you will then be required to unblock your phone using the PUK code.
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Do you supply PUK codes?

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What do PIN code and PUK code mean and what are they for?

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PIN- is necessary for protection from non-sanctioned access to your SIM-card. PIN-code is known to you only and should be entered each time when you switch your phone on. Please remember your PIN-code (or let it be a combination of figures well-known to you that you should enter when switching your phone on for the first time). If you failed to enter your correct PIN code 3 times in succession, SIM-card will be blocked. You can unblock your telephone by PUK code only.
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What should I do if I lost (forgot) my PIN (PUK) code?

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If your telephone asks PIN-code and you have forgotten it, you will need PUK code. PUK code is indicated on the card-certificate attached to your SIM-card. If you have lost your card-certificate, please call the network 5+ Service Center. After switching your telephone on, “Enter PIN-code” will be displayed. Enter any PIN-code. After you have entered incorrect PIN-code three times, telephone will ask your PUK-code.
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My SIM card is blocked and I require my PUK number. What is this number and where do I find it?

Frequently Asked Questions - Smartcom
If your PIN code number has been entered into your phone incorrectly more than 3 times, your SIM card will automatically be blocked. You will require the personal unblocking code (PUK number) to unblock your SIM card. Your personal PUK number is supplied in your SIM card connector pack. If you have misplaced the connector pack, please fax a signed request to Smartcom’s Customer Service on (011) 507 4650 and your relevant PUK number will be supplied to you.
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What is a PUK?

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The Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) is an eight-digit code that is required to unblock your phone when you have entered the incorrect PIN ten times. It is located on the back of the SIM cardholder. All phones have a different set of procedures for unblocking and you will need to consult the manual for your GSM mobile phone when this occurs. Should an incorrect PUK be entered ten times in a row, the SIM will be permanently disabled. You may need to purchase a new SIM if yours is disabled.
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What should I do if I lost (forgot) my PIN (PUK) code (for telephones Motorola)?

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If your telephone asks PIN-code and you have forgotten it, you will need PUK code. PUK code is indicated on the card-certificate attached to your SIM-card. If you have lost your card-certificate, please call the network 5+ Service Center. After switching your telephone on, “Enter PIN-code” will be displayed. Enter any PIN-code. After you have entered incorrect PIN-code three times, “SIM-card. Blocked” will be displayed.
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Can you provide a PIN or PUK code for my SIM card?

Cell, Mobile Phone Unlocking FAQs
Since PIN and PUK codes belong to the actual SIM card, we are unable to provide any support and codes. Although your phone is unlocked, your service and/or subscription may not yet be activated yet. Or your phone may not support an appropriate band standard for the selected operator.
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What is the PIN?

TickerFactory.com does not use any registration system or ask for any personal identification (such as email address). Tickers using data that needs updating (weight loss, exercise...) only require you to know the ticker web address and the PIN protecting the modifications to its data. The PIN prevents unwanted modification of the ticker while allowing you to keep the same web address for your ticker.
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Student Aid on the Web
The Personal Identification Number (PIN) serves as your identifier to let you access your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems. It's like the PIN you get from your bank that permits you to access your account. The PIN also allows you to sign your federal student aid application online and allows you to correct your application data online. In the interest of keeping your personal information secure, do not share your PIN! You should never give your PIN to anyone.
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I have forgotten my PIN (or my PIN2). How do I reset the PIN codes?

Panasonic Consumer Electronics - GD55 FAQs
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is designed to protect your SIM against unauthorized use. If the PIN is enabled, you will be prompted to enter the PIN every time the phone is powered on. The PIN2 controls security for Fixed Dial and Call Charge metering. If the PIN or PIN2 is entered incorrectly 3 times the phone will be locked and you will need to enter the PUK/PUK2 code. If your phone is locked in this manner, contact your service provider to obtain the PUK/PUK2 code.
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I've unsuccessfully entered my PIN 3 times and my phone displays "Pin Blocked" what do I do?

Customer Support | FAQs | SIM Cards
Note: If you unsuccessfully enter the PUK code ten times, the PIN will become permanently disabled and the SIM card will have to be replaced. If this occurs, please contact your service provider to obtain a new SIM card.
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Can I see who blocked me?

Frequently Asked Questions - AMSN
No, this feature is no longer available because the block detection bug that was happening in the Microsoft servers has now been fixed.
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How can I prevent these from being blocked?

DenyHosts Frequently Asked Questions
If your versions and configuration of sshd and tcp_wrappers sometimes/always log hostnames rather than IP addresses then you can have DenyHosts attempt to resolve each IP address in the allowed-hosts file in order to determine the corresponding hostname. In doing so, any host that matches either this resolved IP address or the hostname will not be blocked. Note: Depending on the number of entries in your allowed-hosts file, this operation can be network intensive but only at DenyHosts startup.
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Why is my file blocked?

HotShare - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
The file violates HotShare's Terms of Service, which prohibits the uploading of obscene, illegal, or copyrighted material.
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What shall I do if I accidentally blocked my PIN code?

YaketyYak Mobile Phones “ FAQs
If you have entered your PIN code incorrectly 3 times you will need to contact your network provider to obtain a PUK code. Do not try to guess a PUK code. If you enter PUK code 10 times incorrectly you will block your SIM card completely and will have to buy a replacement SIM card from your network provider.
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What is a PUK code?

If you enter the wrong PIN code 3 times in a row, your mobile phone asks you for your PUK code. The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code is used to unblock your mobile phone. If you enter the wrong PUK code 10 times in a row, your SIM card will remain definitively blocked. In this case, contact Mobistar customer services.
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To better serve you
PUK stands for Personal Unblocking Code. This acts as a security feature on your mobile. To protect you in the event of theft, the SIM card is immediately locked if someone keys in three different incorrect PIN codes in succession. This also applies if you absent-mindedly enter an incorrect PIN code three times in a row. The message "PIN locked" will appear on the screen. In this event, you can fall back on the PUK code, which comprises eight digits.
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