Nokia 8290 - PUK codes

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PUK codes

The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and PUK2 codes are 4- to 8-digit codes
that also usually come from your service provider along with the SIM card.
The PUK code unblocks a blocked PIN code, and the PUK2 code unblocks
a blocked PIN2 code.

Unblock a PIN code

1

Press Menu 4 6 5, then press Select.

Change PIN code appears.

2

To unblock the PIN2 code, press (down) to select Change PIN2 code.

3

Press Select.

PIN code blocked appears.

4

Enter the PUK code, then press OK.

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Security features

Note:

If you enter a wrong PUK code ten times in a row, the SIM card
becomes invalid and you must contact your service provider for a
new card.

5

Enter the new PIN code, then press OK.

6

Enter the new PIN code again to verify, and press OK.

Note:

You cannot change the PUK or PUK2 code, so keep a record
of them in a safe place. If you lose them, contact your service
provider.

If you try to change the PIN2 code, and you enter a wrong
PUK2 code ten times in succession, you can’t use functions
requiring the PIN2 code. Contact your service provider for a
new card.