The most effective method of unlocking your SIM card without PUK code is by calling your customer care. They will supply you with the code after asking some questions to verify your identity.
If that fails, you can dial the following:
- Get an old Nokia Java phone
- Place your SIM card on it and turn the device on
- Wait 2 minutes and then switch off the phone
- Now, take out the sim and reinsert it
- Then turn on the phone and enter this code as PUK code – *22233421#.
- A message will prompt asking you to enter a new PUK code
- You can enter any code, like 112233, etc.
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How To Unlock Sim Card Without Puk Code
Now that your PUK has been recovered, let’s see how you can disable PUK on Iphone, ANDROID, MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9Mobile, Samsung, Verizon, TM, etc.:
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On iPhone
If you have an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Enter phone setting
- Search for the Cellular option
- Click on the option that says SIM PIN
- Next, switch off the Lock SIM card option
- It might ask you to enter the PIN code, just enter the default one (if you have never changed it). The default one is usually on the plastic card where the SIM card came from.
- If you had changed it before, enter that code.
To change your PIN, you need to:
- Repeat the steps stated above
- Once in the SIM PIN menu, click on “Change SIM PIN”.
- It will ask you to enter a previous PIN.
Enter It and you’re done.
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On Android
If you have an Android, follow these steps:
- Enter Settings area.
- Locate the Security option.
- Tap on Set up SIM card lock.
- Switch off the Lock SIM card option.
To change your PIN, you need to:
- Head over to the SIM card lock setting and click Change SIM PIN.
- It might ask for the previous SIM card Pin. Just do the same steps as the one above.
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For Airtel PUK:
You can get assistance with retrieving your blocked SIM card if you lost access to your PUK by:
- Calling Airtel customer care on 111 (free of charge)
- If you’re calling from other Sim providers in Nigeria, Dial 08021500111.
- If abroad, Dial +2348021500111 when you are roaming (this is a paid call). Airtel customer care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The customer care rep will ask for the following:
- The affected number
- Last recharge amount
Swap history (within the last 12 months), and the amount paid for data/social bundle for better assistance.
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For 9mobile PUK:
Call 200 with your 9mobule number
If you’re using another Nigerian network provider to call, dial 08090000200
If abroad, Dial +234809000020. Adding +234 (Nigeria’s dialing code) is important if you are calling from outside Nigeria.
The customer care rep will ask for the following:
- The affected number
- Last recharge amount
Swap history (within the last 12 months), and the amount paid for data/social bundle and names for better assistance.
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For Glo PUK:
Dial 121 or 200, if you are calling directly from a Glo number.
Dial 08050020121 or 08050020200, if you are calling from another network within Nigeria.
Dial +2348050020121 or +2348050020200, if you are calling from outside Nigeria. Addition of +234 (Nigeria’s dialling code) is important if you are calling from outside Nigeria.
The customer care rep will ask for the following:
- The affected number
- Last recharge amount
Swap history (within the last 12 months), and the amount paid for data/social bundle and names for better assistance.
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For MTN PUK:
For those using MTN line and need to recover their SIM PUK, you should dial the following numbers:
Dial 08031000180, if you are calling from another network within Nigeria.
Dial +2348031000180, if you are calling from outside Nigeria. The addition of +234 (Nigeria’s dialing code) is important if you are calling from outside Nigeria.
The customer care rep will ask for the following:
- The affected number
- Last recharge amount
Swap history (within the last 12 months), and the amount paid for data/social bundle and names for better assistance.
Alternatively,
MTN users can also gain access to their PUK via the MyMTN mobile app available on IOS and android.
The apps displays various features and functionalities that aid its users in the control of their data bundles, profiles, MTN tariffs, and more.
MTN PUK on MyMTN App
To make use of this application, you will need to grant it access to your device, an OTP would further be sent to your MTN number for verification, afterwards, you will be able to find your MTN SIM PUK number as seen from the screenshot above.
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Where can I find PUK Code for Sim Card?
It is difficult to unblock a sim card if you’re unable to access the PUK code. But, there are lots of other means of getting it.
- One of such ways is by calling customer service. They’ll ask you to supply personal information before they will call out the PUK code for you.
- Another way to get your PUK code is on your phone carrier’s website if you have an account on it. You just need to log in on the website, and you will find your Sim card PUK code in your profile.
Extra tips: Write down your PUK or PIN code somewhere safe like a journal or diary. So, incase you forget, you can quickly check there.
In Summary,
You can call any Nigerian Network Customer care to get access to the PUK code:
- MTN Nigeria = Dial 180
- Etisalat Nigeria = Dial 200
- Airtel Nigeria = Dial 111
- Glo Nigeria = Dial 121