Without resetting everything on the phone ?

I switched the Phone book from Phone memory to Sim and when I tried to change it back I was asked for the security code (and don't seem to have the right one :confused: ).

Have you changed it or is it the default? If its default, how old is it?

Try nokiafree.org Colm. A forum for all nokia phones. You may get the answer there.

Its an old phone, its not the default as I do know what I changed it to, but really haven't a clue why it won't take it now (for some reason it has changed).

The defaults were always either 12345 or 00000 weren't they ? It is 5 digits isn't it ? I tried so many codes last night and they wouldn't work, I can't reset to factory codes cos it needs the bloody security one. Is there a limit to the number of times incorrect security code is tried (it didn't lock out for that, yet).

I was thinking about locking my pin out by incorrectly putting it in a couple of times and then using the PUK code but not sure it that will reset the security one (also I'm not 100% sure if I have that either, but the Network can reset that )

Do you have a PC cable for the phone? When I had older Nokia phones, I used www.logomanager.co.uk software to upload graphics and ringtones, and that included a part of the software that displayed the security code. It's not that hard to uncover. I've not used this in ages, and might now support a Bluetooth connection if your PC is equipped. IR (infrared) also used to work as connection method, maybe if you're using a laptop??

The security code is completely separate from the PIN/PUK codes, as these relate to your network (so if you get in a mess the provider can always bail you out )

Alternatively, a phone unlocking shop would be able to tell you the code, if you don't have a cable. But then again they might be a bit reluctant as they might assume that you could have nicked the handset

Good luck!

Steve

Sorted now I thought I had tried all combinations of the number I had changed it to, but this afternoon I tried them again and got it Just goes to show sometimes your better off leaving things for a while and come back with a clear head (btw before the smart comments - I don't drink )

FYI

Someone posted the below link from the site Daveclar mentioned, I didn't need to try it

http://nfader.z-host.ru/

An update for anyone trying to get into old nokia phones in 2020... these work.

Unlocks network:
https://unlocks.co.uk/free-nokia-unlock-codes
 

Unlock security code:

http://www.nokiamastercode.com