Today, I was trying to change my PIN code in order to make my phone more secure and prevent people from getting information from it. Instead, I somehow ended up locking my phone permanently. FML
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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, I was playing with my phone and turned it on lock mode. I changed my lock code a few months ago, so that no one would be able to guess it. Turns out I can't guess it either. FML
Today, I've come to the conclusion that my phone addiction is getting out of control after I typed my PIN code into the microwave. FML
Today, I remember that I changed my phone lock password when I was still half asleep this morning, but I don't remember what I changed it to. FML
Today, I finally password-protected my phone, to protect it from my friends' favorite game: stealing it and sending stupid texts, and hijacking my Facebook. They quickly found a new game. My phone is now locked for 24 hours due to too many attempts to guess the password. FML
Today, I realized that the random string of numbers I deleted in my phone notes a few months ago was actually the pin code to my new bank account. FML
Today, I spent several minutes trying to log into my email, only to realize I was typing my work password instead of my personal one. After three failed attempts, my account locked me out for 24 hours. Now I can’t check my emails or reset the password because they need me to check my email. FML
Today, my cell phone broke. It wouldn't even turn on. I went online to access my account so that I could order a new phone. I couldn't remember my password. The phone company had an option of "forgot my password". Upon clicking I get a message saying "Your password will be sent to your phone". FML
Today, I was trying to be a responsible adult and check my credit score. I accidentally mistyped my password five times, got locked out, and had to call customer service. They asked me so many security questions, I started questioning my own identity (and sanity). FML
Today, I locked myself out of my apartment. But it’s 2024, so I have a smart lock I can unlock through an app on my phone. Except I also left my phone inside. The worst part? I had to ask my neighbor to call my mom so she could unlock my apartment from her phone. FML
Today, my phone reset, wiping the touch ID on my credit card. I can't remember the password so I'm locked out. I tried "Forgot password", but you need to have the physical card. The card is tucked away in the bank lock box. The key to the lock box is packed in one of the 150 boxes we have prepped to move. FML
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bigdaddypimp 0
try 1234
bubnick 0
I've done that before, it's not something that was in the manual for me. If you call your service provider though they usually give you a code to unlock it again. Just don't try guessing that too otherwise your phone will permanantly lock up and you have to mail it in.
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Comments (160)
aardvarkish 17
Mission Accomplished. Idiot-proofing is the always the first step. Then comes GI-proofing.
arngGI2005 2
Hey not all GI's need the idiot-proofing.
madskillz3088 0
big stupid!! plug it to your computer or call the manufacture or just put it your ass and squeeze really really hard..
alexandraa_fml 0
I LOL'd @ that 14. I think somethings wrong with me.. :(
ArienAngel529 0
Yepp just did this about a month ago with my brand new phone... I went to the store the next day and the guy was like "It's a security feature, we can't get your contacts back." Because you know someone could like... call your contacts or something oh no
PsychoMerk 0
can't you take it to the cell phone shack thingies n get it UNlocked? >_>
FYLDeep 26
That'll keep real intelligent people like yourself from breaking in.
yourmom246 0
hahahahahaaha that sucks
that_kid_Canada 0
you need to get the PUK code from your service provider, just call in and ask for that info. I work in the cell phone retail market in Canada and deal with this all the time.
neko_ceko 3
I got my PUK code when I bought my SIM card.
Dismissal 4
It almost looks like your picture is mocking snickerdoodle's. :P Haw haw haw.
Monikabug 9
Black and White photos ftw. :)
Shae84 0
lololol I thought that picture was her at the first glance!
lady_lindsey 0
snick is now a hermaphrodite??
JustinKingr 0
definitley a win
that_kid_Canada 0
haha that wasn't intentional i swear but that's pretty funny nonetheless
lady_lindsey 0
u are my new bff ^_^
Monikabug 9
You guys should get matching necklaces. Or tattoos. Make your friendship legit.
lady_lindsey 0
omg of what?!? give me ideas hahaha matching tattoos that's great
penut_butter_jel 0
hahaha omg I do that all the time I think I had to go to the AT
rowanator 0
HAHAHA. I did that once--the phone worked fine, but the SIM card was locked and I couldn't make or receive calls. Took three hours with the *enterprise* support to fix. Enjoy.
blastvortex 4
You don't need to remember your number to make me a sammich.
nessalujin 0
That happened to me before. Not an FMl!