On my iPhone 16, the latest software update 26.3.1 has left me unable to enter SIM PIN. The screen comes up but no spaces to enter number and no keyboard! I’ve removed and reinserted the SIM but without success.
iPhone 16, iOS 26
Looks like a UI bug after the update where the SIM PIN screen loads but the keypad doesn’t appear. A couple people have hit this after iOS updates.
Try force restarting the phone first. That usually reloads the keyboard service. If it still happens, toggle Airplane Mode on for ~30 seconds, then off, which can re-trigger the SIM unlock screen.
If it keeps happening, go to Settings → Cellular → SIM PIN and see if it lets you enter it there instead. Otherwise it’s likely an iOS glitch and another restart or minor update usually fixes it.
Looks like a UI bug after the update where the SIM PIN screen loads but the keypad doesn’t appear. A couple people have hit this after iOS updates.
Try force restarting the phone first. That usually reloads the keyboard service. If it still happens, toggle Airplane Mode on for ~30 seconds, then off, which can re-trigger the SIM unlock screen.
If it keeps happening, go to Settings → Cellular → SIM PIN and see if it lets you enter it there instead. Otherwise it’s likely an iOS glitch and another restart or minor update usually fixes it.
It's a bug. It will probably happen again. Although hard to see if your screen is black there a box to enter the code in - you can see it on your screenshot. If you tap in the box then the keypad should appear. I get this about half the time I turn my phone on.
Thank you @FirewallPulse, the Airplane mode trick worked. Appreciate your help!
Problem with entering SIM PIN following software update.
