Removing SIM PIN using AT commands

Ever needed to use a sim card/modem in a headless device which doesnt support a PIN code? (cheap chinese gsm-enabled sensors, I’m looking at you!) You can remove it with a simple AT command:

#verify pin is enabled:
AT+CPIN?
 +CPIN: SIM PIN

#disable pin:
AT+CLCK="SC",0,"<PIN>"
 OK

#(eg: AT+CLCK="SC",0,"1234")

#verify:
AT+CPIN?
 +CPIN: READY

After that, the SIM card will work without a PIN code (yes, yes, security, I know, I know, but with prepaid cards, who cares)

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