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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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1800getalife 0
Now this is a story, all about how my life got flipped - turned upside down,And i'd like to take a minute,just sit right there,I'll tell you howI became the prince of a town called Bel-AirIn West Philadelphia,born an' raised,on the playground is where i spent mosta my days,Chillin out, maxin', relaxin' all cool,An' all shootin some B-ball outside of the school,When a couple o' guys who were up to no good,
ktbird 0
That's what you get for not reading the manual :P
kevin27_fml 3
thn go to the cell store and get it fixed?
susieKiute 0
i did the same thing once...I had to buy a new one cuz I couldnt unlock it :-/
ey3seecold 0
become a criminal and unlock it !!
MissRachieee 3
The same thing happened to me...it's probably not permantenty locked. You probably fried your SIM card. It's like $30 to get a new one.
KurouTenshi 0
I concur with #52 I did the exact same thing. damn samsungs but man are those phones epic. they can sure take a beating!!
afatmonkey 0
Mine got fixed for free. I called the customer service guy and said, "My phone is broken. And Oprah is coming to eat you. If I don't get my phone fixed, I won't be able to order enough cows to satisfy her hunger. Nothing will remain of you." My phone worked before I was able to tell him the model number. Much succes. But he was still eaten. But at least my phone works, right?
Monikabug 9
@52 not all phones take sim cards. Sprint doesn't for example. The OP should definitely call their service provider to get their phone fixed, and probably should have in the first place so that the representative could walk them through it. FYL OP, it was a simple mistake, but my phone is my lifeline so I feel for you.
jdub28 0
I used to work for a wireless company (sprint) this is actually a really easy fix. take the phone to a corporate store with repair technicians and they will unlock it or reset the phone. you may lose your contacts, but if you locked an iPhone it will be backed up on your iTunes.
StoryOfTheYear 15
whatever asshole at the warehouse who thought to put a possibilty to permanently lock your phone is a dick
fernandopcg 1
Super WIN!!
navybabebridget 0
okay so about everyone here has had that happened to them, it's not a big deal.. but you kimda deserve it for being a dumbass.
karee10 0
yeah, number 52 is right. I've done this before. don't keep trying to guess the code. call the company and they will give it to you. if you failed the code too many times and locked yourself out, it means you fried your sims card and will have to replace it. sorry for your bad luck op:/
Emofluffinzhehe 0
heh i did the same thing before
AceBoogy 2
fail
PaulInTheSky_fml 0
Agreed. I think I've dropped my Reclaim a bajillion times and it still functions within a modicum of normality.
UberFail79 0
Locking your phone permanently and rendering it a useless paperweight. There's an app for that.
insanelyhot 0
ur a retard for locking it
RaptorJeezus 1
OP isn't a retard, they're speshul :D also... just hold a strong magnet to the phone, it wipes the SIM card and "resets" it.
gozar_fml 1
77: yeh, because those kinds of decisions are left up to the people in the warehouse.
YANKSFAN4EVER 0
FAIL!!!
nosyt 0
damn! 52 you fine.
raghavfyl 0
unlucky
karina_said 0
tell me about it. that happened to me with my new phone. annd to top it off, it kept calling 911! ):
swglol 0
FYL. You should read the manual first, and write your password in a paper and keep it in a secure place so that you wouldn't forget your password too. Just in case.
sixtimessix 0
but then the paper will end up getting lost. OP doesn't sound responsible enough for a piece of paper
swglol 0
Then it will be OP's own fault if he lost such an important paper
ElMetalero 0
then she'd have to get another paper to write it down thus cutting another tree and making the world a more f'ed up place than it already is good job op
tinkerbell1357 0
I did that to my fone too!!! now I'm sad!!! but I gotta new one!!! :D
TheComputerGuy96 16
RTFM!
bigdaddypimp 0
try 1234
smartman136 8
i no i never could that i guess cause i is one smart c00|{3 when i is ha|{1//9
wordgirl 0
^ ??? ^
teentee401 37
31 Translation: I know never could that I guess cause I is one smart cookie when I am hacking
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.
jennnnrawr 0
i did that once. just take it to the store. they'll fix it
eriinbaby 0
shitty that happend to me on my old phone :(
mahamii_93 0
YDI , for being an idiot
jculb88 0
yes I've done this before with an old phone. I locked my sim card and found out I had to call my provider for an unlock code. then they told me to go buy a new sim card.
hmmmummhmmm 0
#11, really? sim cards are usually free. at least thru AT
jculb88 0
Yea I had AT
956TXking 0
is AT a new phone service
tcbailey 0
normally the first one is free. it really depends on the rep you het on the phone. I loved giving out free shit
jculb88 0
AT
jculb88 0
stupid fml keeps ******* up my comments lol
Shokz992 0
Here in the UK nearly everyone gives out free SIM cards - O2 have adverts all the time where you text them a code and they send you up to five free SIM cards in the post <3