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Here's what to do if your mobile broadband device is locked or blocked.

To unlock a mobile broadband device

If your mobile broadband device has a PIN, the device will be automatically locked when you turn off your PC, enter hibernation, or remove the data card from your PC. The next time you start your PC, resume from hibernation, or insert the data card, the status of the device will appear as Device locked. Follow these steps to unlock it:

1. View a list of available networks by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Settings (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Settings), and then tapping or clicking the network icon ( or ).
2. Tap or click the name of the mobile broadband connection, and then tap or click Connect.
3. Enter the PIN, and then tap or click OK.

To unblock a mobile broadband device

When a mobile broadband device is blocked, you can't unlock it with the PIN. The status of the device will appear as Blocked. To unblock the device, you must enter an unblock key (sometimes called a PUK) that you get from your mobile broadband provider. You'll also need to create a new PIN during the unblocking process. Follow these steps to unblock your device:

1. View a list of available networks by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Settings (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Settings), and then tapping or clicking the network icon ( or ).
2. Press and hold or right-click the mobile broadband network, tap or click View connection properties, and then tap or click the Security tab.
3. Tap or click Unblock device.
4. Enter the unblock key, enter and verify a new PIN, and then tap or click Unblock device.