Android 17's automatic SIM lock protection is nearly here

First visuals of a feature designed to save time ...
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You should lock your SIM card before someone else does

Protect yourself against SIM swapping and more security threats by setting up a SIM PIN right now.

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

We previously uncovered evidence of an automatic SIM lock protection feature coming to Android, and we've now got a first look at the option.

Android 17 will Make Using SIM PIN Locks Much More Convenient

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Ugh, Android Q could give carriers more powerful ways to SIM lock phones

New Android Q code suggests the upcoming OS version will give carriers more control over SIM-locking phones. Carriers could, hypothetically, lock out the second SIM tray in a dual-SIM phone if the ...
Forbes

Lock Your SIM To Stop Attacks—Cyber Agency Warns iPhone And Android Users

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice. But ...
TechRepublic

Pro tip: Protect your Android SIM card with SIM PIN lock

Pro tip: Protect your Android SIM card with SIM PIN lock Your email has been sent Jack Wallen walks you through the process of adding a SIM PIN to help prevent anyone from accessing precious account ...