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How to lock your SIM on Android

Your phone's SIM card allows the device to make calls, send texts, and connect to the internet. The SIM card provides a phone number that identifies your device on the carrier's network, whether it's ...
Android

Android 17 will Make Using SIM PIN Locks Much More Convenient

Android 17 beta 2, which rolled out last month, included strings for a new automatic SIM lock protection feature. The latest Android Canary build brings this feature, showing it off in action. This ...
Android Authority

First look: Here's how Android's cool automatic SIM lock protection works

The latest Android Canary build includes an automatic SIM lock protection feature. This feature saves you from having to enter your SIM card’s PIN when rebooting your phone. This comes several weeks ...
Digital Trends

Google is removing the hassle of remembering SIM codes on Android 17

Google is working on a feature in Android 17 that could quietly remove one of the most annoying security steps on your phone. If you use a SIM PIN, you may soon not have to remember it or enter it ...