According to Android Authority , the feature, called automatic SIM lock protection, first appeared in Android 17 beta and is now live in the latest Canary build. A SIM PIN is different from your phone’s unlock PIN. It protects your SIM card itself and is required when you reboot your phone or insert the SIM into another device. Without it, your SIM cannot be used for calls, texts, or mobile data. To set up the new feature, you enable Automatic PIN management, confirm your identity with...
