Security
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN
Add another layer of security for HTC Amaze 4G by assigning a PIN (personal
identification number) to your SIM.
Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by T-Mobile before continuing.
1.
From the Home screen, press
, and then tap
Settings
>
Security
.
2.
Tap
Set up SIM card lock
, then select
Lock SIM card
.
3.
Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap
OK
.
4.
To change the SIM card PIN, tap
Change SIM PIN
.
Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out
If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become “PUK-locked.”
You need a PUK code to restore access to HTC Amaze 4G. This code may have
been provided by T-Mobile when you received your SIM card.
1.
On the Phone dialer screen, enter the PUK code, and then tap
Next
.
2.
Enter the new PIN you want to use, and then tap
Next
.
3.
Enter the new PIN again, and then tap
OK
.
Protecting HTC Amaze 4G with a screen lock
pattern, PIN, or password
Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Amaze 4G
without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password.
Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC Amaze 4G is turned on or when it’s idle
for a certain period of time.
1.
From the Home screen, press
, and then tap
Settings
>
Security
.
2.
Tap
Set up screen lock
.
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