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How to Unlock PUK Code of Airtel, JIO & VI SIM?

Let's discuss How to unlock the PUK Code of Airtel, Jio & VI SIM one by one.

1. How to Unlock Airtel PUK Code?

Here are the given methods to Unlock your Airtel PUK Code.

S.no.	Methods
1.	Through SMS
2.	Through the Customer Support Team
3.	Through Airtel WebPage
4.	Through USSD Code

a. Through SMS:

Here are the steps on how to get the PUK code when your Airtel SIM card gets locked via SMS:

• Use another Airtel mobile number.

• See the PUK code printed on the SIM body's back. 

• Enter your locked mobile numeral and send it to 785 through SMS.

• Now, Type with PUK>15-digit SIM number and send it to 121.

• Airtel will immediately send you an 8-digit code, which is your PUK code.

• Lastly, enter the code into your locked Airtel mobile, which will be unlocked.

b. Through the Customer Support Team:

If you want to unlock the Airtel SIM by taking assistance of Customer support team, see the below steps-

• Call 121 toll-free number from another Airtel mobile SIM card.

• Secondly, call on the number for the PUK code after the IVRS states anything connected.

• Ask for the Airtel PUK code and inform them of your locked mobile number.

• They will request a bit of information to validate your identity. Inform them of all these details and a 15-digit SIM number on the back.

• Once confirmed, the support team will send you a newly generated PUK code.

• Before your SIM card is unlocked, you must enter the newly PUK code on your locked Airtel mobile number.

c. Through Airtel WebPage:

If you have a laptop or mobile access, follow the instructions below to unlock your Airtel SIM.

• The primary step is to go to the Airtel official website and log in by using another Airtel mobile number.

• They will send you OTP on your given number, enter it, and you will be logged in.

• Now, it will reflect on your phone with all your linked numbers.

• Press on the locked mobile number and go to the Device section.

• It will appear with the IMEI number of your phone and the PUK code of Airtel SIM.

• Enter it to unlock your Airtel SIM card.

• The PUK code is not shown to everyone on the official website, so we advise you use another step if the PUK code is not showing for your number on the Airtel webpage.

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d. Through USSD Code:

An easy USSD code can also help you unlock your Airtel SIM card, so follow the steps below to get your PUK code.

• Call toll-free number *121*51# from another Airtel mobile number.

• A pop-up will reflect in your message box; press OK.

• Another pop-up message will be shown on your screen within a few seconds.

• Choose the PUK option, which should be at number 3.

• Now, choose PUK for others in any other window.

• Enter your DOB (date of birth) to validate your identity.

• All done! A new PUK code will be displayed on the mobile screen. 

• Enter the code on your mobile phone device to unlock your Airtel SIM.

2. How to Unlock Jio PUK Code?

Here are the given methods to Unlock your Jio PUK Code.

S.no.	Methods
1.	Through the Customer Support Team
2.	Through Airtel WebPage
3.	Through Jio App
4.	Through USSD Code

a. Through the Customer Support Team:

Let me show you the following steps to unlock your Jio SIM PUK Code:

• First, you have to open your Dail Pad and call 18008899999.

• Then, your IVR(Interactive Voice Response) gets connected. 

• Afterwards, you must follow all the instructions to connect the Jio Customer Care.

• Now you can ask the Jio customer service to convey your JIO PUK code.

• While getting your JIO PUK code, you will receive a verification number in your message box.

• Lastly, use that verification code to unlock your SIM.

b. Through Webpage:

If you have a laptop or mobile access, follow the instructions below to unlock your JIO SIM.

• First, visit the official website of JIO.

• Fill out your Jio Mobile Number.

• Afterwards, press the "Proceed" button.

• Select the correct option: Date Of Birth(DOB) OR any other Alternate Number.

• Enter the selected details shown on the screen.

• Press the Submit button.

• The alternate mobile number will be shown.

• Press on the "Generate OTP" option.

• Submit it by entering the correct OTP.

• Select the right PUK Code option.

• You will get your Jio PUK Code Unlock Number, and now you will be able to unlock your SIM.

c. Through Jio App:

Here are the following steps to unlock your PUK Code through My Jio App:

• Download and install the MyJio app on your mobile phone from the Play store or App store.

• Open the App and log in through your Jio number.

• Moving forward, Go to Settings > PUK.

• Now, you can see your 8-digit Jio PUK Code on your provided mobile number.

• That OPT Code will be your Jio SIM PIN Code to unblock the SIM.

• Just enter the PIN and unlock your SIM.

d. Through USSD Code:

An easy USSD code can also help you unlock your Jio SIM card; follow the given steps below to get your PUK code.

• Call toll-free number *121# from another Jio mobile number.

• A pop-up will reflect in your message box; press OK.

• Another pop-up message will be shown on your screen within a few seconds.

• Choose the PUK option, which should be at number 3.

• Now, choose PUK for others in any other window.

• Enter your DOB (date of birth) to validate your identity.

• All done! A new PUK code will be displayed on the mobile screen. 

• Enter the code on your mobile phone device to unlock your Airtel SIM.

3. How to Unlock VI PUK Code?

Here are the given methods to Unlock your VI PUK Code.

S.no.	Methods
1.	Through SMS
2.	Through the Customer Support Team
3.	Through Airtel WebPage
4.	Through VI App

a. Through SMS:

There are two simple steps to unlock your VI SIM PUK Code via SMS:

• You just need to dial 199 toll-free IVR number from your mobile number;

• And after that, you need to follow the given instructions.

b. Through Customer Care:

According to my research, visit your nearest VI centre because you cannot unblock your SIM by Customer Care Services or dial 199 toll-free IVR number to get your personal VI SIM PUK Code.

c. Through Webpage:

Following are the steps to unlock your VI SIM PUK Code via the website:

• First, visit the official site of Vi​​​​​​.

• Scroll down and press the "Chat now" category.

• The Vi Live Chat UI will start.

• Press and submit your question for your VI PUK Code.

• The customer support team will first confirm your required details.

• Once the confirmation completes, you will get your PUK(Personal Unblocking Key) code.

• Now you can easily unlock your VI SIM.

d. Through VI App:

Here are the following steps to unlock your PUK Code through the VI App:

• Just Open Vi App. 

• Login With Your Number.

• Open Your Profile. 

• Look For the Lost And Find category. 

• Fill out your required Details there.

• Get Your Vi PUK Code.

Conclusion 

I hope this article will help you clear all the confusion and gives you a clear vision of How to Unlock PUK Code of Airtel, JIO & VI SIM. I have tried to provide every detail about unlocking your SIM PIN via SMS, Customer Care, Via Webpage, Official App and Via USSD Code. Do read and share this article with your friends and family and make them aware of this knowledge. Let me know in the comments section if you have any quires regarding this article. 

FAQs

Q. How can I unlock my Airtel SIM PUK code?

A. You can unlock your Airtel SIM PUK code through SMS, the Customer Support Team, the official Webpage, from the App or via USSD Code. You can also Simply type **05*PUK*new pin*new pin# and select "Yes/Send/OK/Enter". Your 'new pin' will be either a new PIN number or the old one you used.

Q. How can I get my PUK number by SMS?

A. Fill out the code on your mobile to unlock it. Via SMS: Type your locked mobile number Via another mobile number. Type PUK-Space-15-digit SIM and send it to an official toll-free number. You will get an SMS with an 8- digit unlocking PUK code.

Q. What is the 8 digit PUK code?

A. The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code is a code which consists of 8-digit numbers. When you enter the wrong PIN code three times, it is used to unblock your SIM card. You have to replace it or use any other number because a card blocked by the PUK code cannot be unblocked.

Q.Can I get my PUK number online?

A. Yes, you can; you need to visit the official site of your SIM and follow the instructions provided by them by filling in the required details. And lastly, you will get a new OTP from which you can generate your new PUK Code.

Q. What if PUK is blocked?

A. You have to replace it because it cannot be unblocked and is no use to you. 

Q. Can you unlock SIM without PUK?

A. It is only possible when you connect with the Customer Service team.