Samsung Galaxy S9: Change PIN - how it works

The PIN is still one of the most important methods for locking and unlocking cell phones. If you are the owner of a Samsung Galaxy S9, our guide shows you how to change the PIN.

You can increase the security of your Galaxy S9 by setting your own PIN.

Your SIM card is protected with its own PIN. This prevents unauthorized access. An individually set PIN is therefore advisable in many cases.

Samsung Galaxy S9: Change PIN with a few simple steps

How to change the PIN on the Samsung Galaxy S9To change the PIN on the Galaxy S9, proceed as follows:

1. Open the "Settings".
2. Select "Biometrics and security" and there "Other security settings".
3. Open "SIM lock".
4. Then you can enter a new code under "SIM card PIN" after you have verified yourself with your previous PIN.
5. Confirm the prompts for the change.

From now on, the new PIN is valid for unlocking the SIM card. In everyday life you usually do not need it, so it may be to forget the code. By writing it down and keeping it in a safe place (such as offline), you play it safe.