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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Squeakerz 0
ive done that 3 times 1st time wasnt my fault all you have to do is go to your service provider and they will unlock it
MrNismo 0
alot of people do that for sum reason they go to the security settings or however their phone is setup and they think the pin code is sumthing todo with a phone lock when in reality it's a pin number for the carrier who activated your phone those with sim cards usually get fried those like sprint or verizon get locked up so DONT change the pin code!!!!!!!!
peaceSUCKAh 0
that sucks but my sister did that and we only had ten trys untill her sim card self destructs
jheisonxD 0
WOW !!!!!! the happen to me it was very very something
Derkek 0
as in the PUK pin? simpley go to your nearest autheoiEd retailer of you service provider. they will then provide you with a PUK pin.
wizahh 0
hahaha i did the exact same
ashiiya 0
Hahhahahahaaa I remember doing the same thing when I got my first phone. I did try looking in the manual since it was like a BOOK I thought there was gonna be SOMETHING in there to help me, but no, not really and I had to get it reset by the store XD
tisiphone_fml 0
Most service providers and some phone manufacturers will help you with this... all you have to do is call.
Peacemaker9 7
shouldve read the instructions!!!!!!!!
liamjgray 0
Hey, i did the exact same thing with my LG Neon, call them up and ask them what to do, they offered to either send me a new SIM card (Rogers) in the mail free of charge, or i could go buy one for $40 and they would subtract $40 from my phone bill. Sadly you lose all your contacts unless they are saved to your phone instead of the SIM, but its better than no phone. Good Luck