Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your gmail.com address

Re:Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your g... by dijit on Friday December 26, 2025 @06:37AM (#46391190)

Yes, but you are unlikely to have your PUK code (its on the card you got your sim with) if you have also lost the sim.

Its a much more losable bit of plastic, and without it (or a contract) why would an operator give you the PUK code for a number they can’t prove you used to have access to? It would be impossible to tell if you are trying to steal someones number.

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Re:Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your g... by exe34 on Friday December 26, 2025 @02:02PM (#46395095)

you walk into the shop with your passport or driving licence....

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Re:Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your g... by dijit on Friday December 26, 2025 @02:12PM (#46395174)

Try it

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Re:Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your g... by exe34 on Friday December 26, 2025 @02:21PM (#46395254)

Are you telling me this is a lie: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/help/unlocking-your-phone

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Re:Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your g... by dijit on Friday December 26, 2025 @02:23PM (#46395270)

Please continue up the line to find the context.

The grandparent does not have his sim card.

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Re:Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your g... by exe34 on Friday December 26, 2025 @08:53PM (#46398379)

> The grandparent does not have his sim card.

which is not necessary for transferring your number to a new SIM. when you lose your phone here, you don't lose your number.

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Re:Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your g... by Beijinger on Saturday December 27, 2025 @11:52AM (#46403082)

Depends. Google was not able to recover my Google Project Fi number because I was abroad. And when I was back in the US it was "too late"

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