Dial 082 135, FREE from a Vodacom cellphone, and follow the voice prompts.
How do I retrieve my PUK number?
Your carrier can provide you with the PUK code for your SIM card. You can sometimes find this on your carrier’s website after you log in, and you can usually also obtain it by calling customer service or taking the phone to a carrier store.
How do I unlock my Vodacom SIM card?
Log on to the Vodacom app and look for it under Account Details. Dial 135# and choose *Services**. Then, select PUK Number. SMS text VPP to 31050 from the cellphone you need the PUK number to use.
Can I get my PUK number online?
You can try online to find your PUK code as long as you have an online account through your network provider (most offer this service). Log in to your mobile phone account on your computer and look for a PUK code section on your account page.
How do I get my PUK number from another phone Vodacom?
How to retrieve your PUK number
SMS ‘VPP’ to 31050 from the cellphone number you need your PUK for.Dial *135# Select ‘Services’ Select ‘PUK Number’
How do I unblock my SIM card?
If you entered 3 incorrect PIN codes and your phone displays “SIM card blocked” or “Enter PUK code”, your SIM card has been blocked to ensure your security. To unblock your SIM card, you must enter a PUK (PIN Unlock Key) code.
What is Vodafone PUK code?
1) The PUK code is a number unique to your Prepaid SIM/ Postpaid SIM card. It is used to prevent unauthorized use of your account, and keep your SIM details safe. 2) You can dial 199 IVR toll free & browse through our menu options to get your PUK code to unblock your SIM.
What is the 8 digit PUK code?
The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code is a code consisting of 8 digits. It is used to unblock your SIM card when you entered 3 times a wrong PIN code. A card blocked by the PUK code cannot be unblocked; it cannot be used any further and you have to replace it.
Can you unlock a permanently locked SIM card?
To unlock your SIM Card, reset the PIN by entering your SIM Card’s unique PUK (PIN Unlock Key). Note: Entering an incorrect PUK (PIN Unlock Key) 10 times will permanently lock your SIM Card. If the SIM Card becomes permanently locked, you will need to swap it for a new SIM Card.
What is Vodacom unlock code?
3.2 The device will be locked on Vodacom’s network for a period of 12/24/30/36 month’s dependant on your device plan type. 3.3 Customers will not be charged for an unlock code, however customer need to request and unlock code from Vodacom via 082135.
What is Vodacom SIM network unlock PIN?
The Network Unlock Code (NUC), sometimes called a Network Unlock PIN (NUP) or Network Control Key (NCK), allows you to unlock a mobile phone from its original network. If you’ve not received a NUC you can request one.
Why is my phone asking for a PUK code?
PUK (Personal Identification Number Unlock Key) is also called PUC (Pin Unlock Code). PUK is used to unlock SIM PIN and cannot be reset or modified by users. Your phone will only ask for PUK if you have locked your SIM by entering the incorrect PIN multiple times.
How do I unblock SMS on Vodacom?
To set SMS barring for outgoing SMS texts dial *33*0000*16# To unblock your barring for outgoing SMS texts dial #33*0000*16#