Parrot ANAFI Ai User manual

WE ARE PARROT.WELCOME TO THE TEAM!
With ANAFI Ai, you have chosen the first IoT*-compatible and 4G flying robot, which you can
use everywhere on the go, anytime.
We strongly recommend you read the following information and instructions thoroughly
before you get ANAFI Ai in the air, to make the most of your first 32-minute flight.
The indispensable prerequisites, on the next pages, will not occupy more than 5 minutes of
your time: ANAFI Ai requires the FreeFlight 7 app to fly, and to make sure your drone and
controller are fully up to date with the latest features.
Note that all ecosystem further updates (app, drone, controller) will be packed in future
FreeFlight 7 releases. The ecosystem update procedure will therefore always be the same as
that described in the next pages.
As you discover the world of possibilities that ANAFI Ai opens to you, you will fully
understand the importance of mission planning in your workflow.
Have a great read, and many productive hours flying ANAFI Ai.
* IoT: Internet of Things
USING THIS GUIDE
-Read entirely at least once: it answers most questions that most users encounter
when they discover ANAFI Ai.
-Keep it for reference and stay alert for updates: they will be advertised on all Parrot
websites and social media.
-The Table of contents, starting on page 7, is active. Click a title to access the
corresponding section.
-This online user guide has no index: use [ctrl]-F (Windows) or [command]-F (Mac) to
browse all occurrences of any keyword (flight, settings, photogrammetry, obstacle
avoidance, gimbal, iPhone, photo, ISO, and so on).
ABOUT ANAFI Ai DOCUMENTATION
The present guide completes the documentation of ANAFI Ai, which also consists in:
-ANAFI Ai Flight Safety Guide, available online - www.parrot.com;
-ANAFI Ai and FreeFlight 7 release notes, available online –www.parrot.com;
-ANAFI Ai repair and maintenance tutorials available on Parrot’s YouTube account.
Always stay alert for all documentation updates.

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PREREQUISITES
You want to put ANAFI Ai to work as soon as possible, so do we. Refer to the enclosed
Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG) if you need illustrated guidance to get these quick
prerequisites out of the way.
1. Wake up the batteries of your ANAFI Ai and Skycontroller 4. Charge the batteries
using the enclosed USB-C to USB-C cables. The batteries’ LEDs start flashing: they are
awake. Let them charge while you read. Parrot recommends you always run a full
charge of the smart batteries of your drone and controller before flying ANAFI Ai.
2. Flash the following QR code to download FreeFlight 7 on your iOS device: ANAFI Ai
requires FreeFlight 7 to fly. The app will enable you to update your Parrot
Skycontroller 4 and ANAFI Ai when you power them on for the first time.
When you have downloaded and installed FreeFlight 7, press the power button of the
Parrot Skycontroller 4 and hold it for approximately 3 seconds (until its main LED turns
on in light blue) to power it on.
Press the power button of ANAFI Ai and hold it for approximately 3 seconds (until the
drone’s fan starts turning) to power it on.
Use the enclosed USB-C to Lightning cable to connect your device to the side USB-C
port of the Parrot Skycontroller 4, and install it as shown in the enclosed SQSG.
A prompt appears on your screen, which invites you to allow the communication
between your device and the controller.
3. Tap “Allow”: FreeFlight 7 runs.

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If the prompt does not appear on your screen when you connect your device to your
Skycontroller 4, launch FreeFlight 7 manually, as any other app.
FreeFlight 7 Update screen
4. Follow onscreen instructions to update your ecosystem.
Tap “Software” from the Skycontroller 4 page to launch the update
Skycontroller 4 update in progress

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Tap “Software” from the ANAF I Ai page to launch the update
Tap “Install all”
Update complete
5. Follow onscreen instructions to carry out calibrations if required –refer to the
“Calibrations” section of this guide for further information.
6. All systems are ready for flight.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WE ARE PARROT.WELCOME TO THE TEAM!......................................................................................... 2
USING THIS GUIDE ...........................................................................................................................2
ABOUT ANAFI Ai DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................2
PREREQUISITES................................................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................6
FOREWORD ..................................................................................................................................10
About ANAFI Ai ..................................................................................................................10
About the ANAFI Ai ecosystem .........................................................................................10
About power lines and pylons.............................................................................................10
About Wi-Fi ..........................................................................................................................10
About GPS ............................................................................................................................10
About 4K video formats.......................................................................................................10
About audio recording.........................................................................................................10
About the smart batteries ...................................................................................................10
About HDMI ......................................................................................................................... 11
About devices.......................................................................................................................11
About Parrot.Cloud accounts .............................................................................................. 11
DISCLAIMER..................................................................................................................................12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 13
PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................14
PRESENTATION OF ANAFI Ai........................................................................................................15
Ready to store or carry ........................................................................................................ 15
Ready to fly ..........................................................................................................................15
PRESENTATION OF PARROT SKYCONTROLLER 4...................................................................................16
Front ..................................................................................................................................... 16
LED status indicator color codes..........................................................................................16
Top........................................................................................................................................ 17
Bottom.................................................................................................................................. 17
Right Side.............................................................................................................................. 18
Pairing ANAFI Ai to a Parrot Skycontroller 4 ....................................................................18
HDMI video sharing .............................................................................................................18
4G CONNECTIVITY ......................................................................................................................... 19
About 4G connectivity .........................................................................................................19
Installing and retrieving the nano SIM card........................................................................19
Activating the nano SIM card ..............................................................................................19

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4G flying................................................................................................................................22
OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE.................................................................................................................... 23
Obstacle avoidance and manual piloting............................................................................23
Obstacle avoidance and automated flights ........................................................................24
Obstacle avoidance: screenshots........................................................................................25
CALIBRATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 26
Skycontroller 4 calibration...................................................................................................26
Gimbal calibration................................................................................................................ 27
Horizon calibration (exceptional procedure)......................................................................28
Magnetometer calibration ..................................................................................................28
Obstacle avoidance..............................................................................................................30
PRE-FLIGHT REMINDERS.................................................................................................................. 32
Equipment............................................................................................................................32
Regulations...........................................................................................................................32
Flight conditions...................................................................................................................32
GETTING STARTED.......................................................................................................................... 33
TAKING OFF..................................................................................................................................34
Ground take-off....................................................................................................................34
Hand launch ......................................................................................................................... 34
FLYING ........................................................................................................................................ 35
RETURNING HOME.........................................................................................................................36
Precise Home Setting...........................................................................................................36
SMART RTH.................................................................................................................................36
Pilot RTH...............................................................................................................................37
LANDING......................................................................................................................................37
Hand landing ........................................................................................................................ 37
SMART LIPO BATTERY ....................................................................................................................38
Battery removal ...................................................................................................................38
Battery installation ..............................................................................................................38
Battery charging................................................................................................................... 38
Battery care and safety........................................................................................................39
MEDIA RETRIEVAL..........................................................................................................................41
Installing and retrieving the microSD card .........................................................................41
Retrieving photos and videos..............................................................................................41
Compatible microSD cards................................................................................................... 41
Direct media retrieval (drone to computer) .......................................................................41

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FreeFlight 7 Gallery.............................................................................................................. 42
MicroSD card formatting .....................................................................................................42
INTRODUCING FREEFLIGHT 7...........................................................................................................43
Presentation of the HUD...................................................................................................... 44
HUD Slider Management.....................................................................................................45
SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Quick..................................................................................................................................... 47
Controls ................................................................................................................................47
ADVANCED SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................48
Behaviour .............................................................................................................................48
Interface ...............................................................................................................................49
Geocage................................................................................................................................ 49
RTH ....................................................................................................................................... 50
Recording..............................................................................................................................50
Connection ...........................................................................................................................52
VIDEOS,PHOTOS AND PANORAMAS..................................................................................................54
Making videos......................................................................................................................54
Taking photos.......................................................................................................................56
Creating Panoramas............................................................................................................. 58
GIMBAL TILT AND ZOOM CONTROLS...................................................................................................62
Gimbal tilt control................................................................................................................62
Zoom control........................................................................................................................ 62
ADVANCED IMAGING......................................................................................................................65
Exposure value (EV) .............................................................................................................65
Shutter speed (s).................................................................................................................. 65
ISO value (ISO)......................................................................................................................66
White balance (WB).............................................................................................................66
Lock AE .................................................................................................................................68
Lock AE Touch ......................................................................................................................68
HDR....................................................................................................................................... 70
P-Log.....................................................................................................................................70
MISSIONS .................................................................................................................................... 71
Piloting.................................................................................................................................. 71
Cameraman..........................................................................................................................71
Touch & Fly: Waypoint ........................................................................................................74
Touch & Fly: POI................................................................................................................... 75

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Flight Plan.............................................................................................................................76
Vehicle..................................................................................................................................78
Photogrammetry.................................................................................................................. 79
Grid ................................................................................................................................... 80
Double grid ....................................................................................................................... 80
Orbit..................................................................................................................................81
1-Click...............................................................................................................................81
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................83
Rebooting all systems..........................................................................................................83
Reinstalling FreeFlight 7.......................................................................................................83
Resetting ANAFI Ai............................................................................................................. 83
Resetting the Skycontroller 4 .............................................................................................. 84
Resetting the smart battery (reminder).............................................................................. 84

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FOREWORD
About ANAFI Ai
Always transport ANAFI Ai safely stored in its case and always replace its gimbal protection
before storing it in its case.
ANAFI Ai was designed and optimized to fly as is. Parrot therefore strongly discourages the
use of any add-on or accessory which could be mounted on, or attached to ANAFI Ai (feet
extensions, buoys, hulls, etc.). In addition to the overweight they carry for the drone and its
motors, they can indeed magnetically disturb ANAFI Ai and impair its communications.
About the ANAFI Ai ecosystem
In the following pages, the word "ecosystem" refers to the drone (ANAFI Ai), its controller
(Skycontroller 4) and the FreeFlight 7 flying app.
About power lines and pylons
Flying close to power installations may impact the behavior of the drone. Always keep your
distances from power installations such as power lines and pylons. Higher powers carry
higher disturbance potential. In any case, never fly closer than 3 m (9 ft) from a power
installation.
About Wi-Fi
Parrot asks you to switch off your smartphone’s Wi-Fi connection when flying ANAFI Ai
with both the Parrot Skycontroller 4 and your phone: with this configuration, the drone and
the controller communicate through ANAFI Ai’s Wi-Fi network and activating your phone’s
Wi-Fi can only result in interferences.
About GPS
ANAFI Ai does not need a satellite –GPS, Glonass, Galileo –synchronization (or fix) to take
off. It can therefore be piloted indoor and through cluttered areas, stabilized by its onboard
sensors.
However, automated and assisted flight modes require both ANAFI Ai and the FreeFlight 7
device synchronization to geocoordinate satellites –the Parrot Skycontroller 4 alone has no
geo-positioning capacity.
For this reason, Parrot recommends ANAFI Ai pilots to always set up, start and finish their
automated and assisted flights from wide open areas, as a sports field.
About 4K video formats
4K video formats are professional grade media which may not be read natively by slower
computers. Shoot in 1080p or use a video converter to turn your ANAFI Ai’s 4K videos into
a more manageable format (like 1080p) if they do not read properly on your equipment.
About audio recording
ANAFI Ai is equipped with a microphone, which enables it to record videos with sound. The
drone’s microphone can be activated or deactivated through the Audio item of the Quick
settings menu of FreeFlight 7 –refer to the “SETTINGS/Quick” section of this guide for
additional information on this menu.
About the smart batteries
As you will find out by reading this guide, the batteries of both ANAFI Ai and the Parrot
Skycontroller 4 are smart enough to enter a wintering mode when you are not using them for
ten days in a row. This also means you need to wake them up and charge them completely
before you fly ANAFI Ai for the first time.

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About HDMI
The Parrot Skycontroller 4 is equipped with a micro-HDMI port, which enables to stream
ANAFI Ai images to a screen or to HDMI goggles. Parrot recommends using a certified micro-
HDMI to HDMI cable (not included in the box) to connect those external pieces of equipment
to the Parrot Skycontroller 4, as uncertified cables could impair the ecosystem’s Wi-Fi
performances.
The packaging of certified HDMI cables displays the following logo:
About devices
In the following pages, the word "device" refers to the iOS smartphone or tablet on which
FreeFlight 7 is installed.
About Parrot.Cloud accounts
Parrot strongly recommends that you use your Parrot.Cloud account (or create one if
ANAFI Ai is your first Parrot drone) to let Parrot store your ANAFI Ai flight data. Sharing
your data, even anonymously, benefits the community, as it enables us to improve our
products.
It also directly benefits all identifiable users in case they need to contact Parrot support
teams.

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DISCLAIMER
1. ANAFI Ai IS NOT A TOY and should not be used or handled by a person under the age
of 18 years.
2. Using ANAFI Ai carries no particular health requirement.
3. BEFORE USING ANAFI Ai:
(A) CAREFULLY READ the user manual and all information and documentation available
on www.parrot.com, which is susceptible to be updated at any time and without prior
notice (hereinafter referred to as "Parrot Documentation"). SPECIAL ATTENTION must
be given to the paragraphs marked with the symbol ;
(B) ENSURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE USE OF
DRONES AND THEIR ACCESSORIES (hereinafter referred to as "Applicable
Regulations");
(C) REMEMBER that ANAFI Ai may expose others and yourself to EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH, which could result in serious harm or death.
4. Be aware that videos and photos that are promoted and advertised by Parrot Drones
SAS and its affiliates have been made by and with experienced professionals and drone
pilots. IN CASE OF DOUBT RELATING TO THE USE OF YOUR ANAFI Ai DRONE AND ITS
ACCESSORIES, ALWAYS REFER TO THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE PARROT
DOCUMENTATION.
5. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PARROT DRONES SAS, ITS
SUBSIDIARIES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE NON-
COMPLIANCE OF PARROT WITH THE DOCUMENTATION OR THE APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS BY YOURSELF OR ANY PERSON USING YOUR ANAFI Ai.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRONE
- Size folded: 304 x 130 x 118 mm
- Size unfolded: 320 x 440 x 118 mm
- Weight: 898 g / 1.98 lb
- Ready to fly in 60 seconds
- Maximum flight time: 32 min
- Maximum horizontal speed: 16 m/s –38 mph
- Maximum vertical speed: 4 m/s –9 mph
- Maximum wind resistance: 14 m/s –31.3 mph
- Maximum propeller speed: 10,000 rpm
- Service Ceiling: 5,000 m (above sea level)
- Operating temperatures: -10°C to 40°C
- Dust and rain resistant (IP53)
- Noise emission: 81 dBA at 1 m
- MicroSD and nano SIM card slots
CONNECTIVITY
- Seamless 4G/Wi-Fi switching
- Wi-Fi range: 4 km
- 4G range: unlimited provided 4G coverage
- Flies Beyond Visual Line Of Sight
- 1080 p 30 fps live streaming
- No interference near telecom towers
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
- Satellite navigation: GPS, Glonass and Galileo
- Vertical camera & Time of Flight
- Barometer and magnetometer
- 2 x 6-axis inertial units (flight and camera)
- 2 x 3-axis accelerometers
- 2 x 3-axis gyroscopes
- Stereoscopic cameras mounted on a 311° rotating gimbal
(-107° to +204°) for obstacle avoidance
- AI trajectory optimization system
- Indoor flight
DRONE SMART BATTERY
- Type: High Density LiPo (262 Wh/kg)
- Capacity: 6800 mAh 4.4 V
- Charging port: USB-C
- Weight: 366 g / 0.81 lb
- Maximum charging power: 45 W
SKYCONTROLLER 4
- Size without terminal: 238 x 147 x 55 mm
- Maximum size: 315 x 147 x 55 mm
- Weight: 606 g / 1.34 lb
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/ g/n (Wi-Fi beacon)
- 4G
- Direct video stream resolution: 1080 p
- Battery capacity: 3.350 mAh 7.2 V
- Compatible with all devices up to 8"
- Charges smartphones and tablets
- 2xUSB-C (charging and connecting) ports
- Micro-HDMI port
- Dust resistant (IP5X)
IMAGING SYSTEM
- Sensor: 1/2’’ 48 MP CMOS
- Dynamic range: 14 EV in HDR mode
- Optical LD-ASPH (low dispersion aspheric lens)
- Aperture: f/2.0
- 35 mm focal equivalent: 24 mm
- Depth of field: 4.5 m to ∞
- ISO range: 50 to 6400
- Shutter speed: 1/15 s to 1/10000 s
- Zoom: 6x –lossless: up to 4x (1080 p) & 2x (4K UHD)
- 6-axis stabilization:
- Mechanical: 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)
- Electronic (EIS): 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)
- Gimbal tilt range: -90° to +90°
AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT
- Photogrammetry: grid, double grid, circular, 1-click
- Flight Plan: multiple Waypoints and Points of Interest
- Cameraman: automatic framing with visual tracking
- Smart RTH: customable return altitude
- Vehicle: flight adapted to controller location reference
CYBERSECURITY
- Zero data shared without user consent
- FIPS140-2 compliant and CC EAL5+ certified
- Secure Elements Strong authentication for 4G
- Digitally signed pictures
- Transparency & Bug bounty continuous security check

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your ANAFI Ai pack contains:
-ANAFI Ai drone
-1 Parrot Skycontroller 4
-1 smart battery, preinstalled on ANAFI Ai
-1 hard case
-1 international USB-PD fast charger
-2 long USB-C to USB-C cables for charge and pairing
-2 short USB cables (1 lightning and 1 USB-C) for connection to devices
-1 additional set of propeller blades
-1 gimbal protection
-Documentation

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PRESENTATION OF ANAFI Ai
Ready to store or carry
Foldable arms and propellers
Ready to fly
Stereo obstacle avoidance cameras
Charge level LED indicators 180° tilt 4K
camera gimbal
Smart battery
USB-C charging port Power button

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PRESENTATION OF PARROT SKYCONTROLLER 4
Front
Detachable Control sticks
RTH Wi-Fi antenna
Power
Status indicator LED
Take-off/Landing
Sliding handles
LED status indicator color codes
When the Parrot Skycontroller 4 is powered on, its LED status indicator gives you an instant
visual indication:
Flashing green:
Skycontroller 4 update in progress;
Alternating light blue and dark blue:
Connecting to ANAFI Ai;
Flashing light blue:
No drone configured or wrong WPA key;
Steady dark blue:
Connected to ANAFI Ai;
Alternating purple and dark blue:
Autonomous flight in progress;
Alternating red and any other color:
Low battery alert (ANAFI Ai,
Skycontroller 4, or both) or RTH alert.

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Top
Gimbal tilt trigger Zoom trigger
Optics reset Media recording
Neck strap loops
Bottom
USB-C charging port HDMI port
Charging status LED

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Right Side
USB-C device connection port
Spare control stick (second one on the opposite side)
Pairing ANAFI Ai to a Parrot Skycontroller 4
This procedure is useful to pair a drone and a controller which have never been paired, and
to restore the lost pairing between a drone and a controller.
1. Check a compatible microSD card is inserted into ANAFI Ai.
2. Power ANAFI Ai on.
3. Power the Parrot Skycontroller 4 on.
4. Plug the drone to one of the USB-C ports of the controller (side or bottom) with an
USB-C to USB-C cable.
5. The LED of the Parrot Skycontroller 4 flashes briefly in green: it is acknowledging
ANAFI Ai.
6. Wait for synchronization between Parrot Skycontroller 4 and ANAFI Ai (steady dark
blue LED on the controller): check that the left trigger of the Parrot Skycontroller 4
activates the drone’s gimbal to ensure the synch is complete.
7. Unplug the controller from the drone.
HDMI video sharing
Use a micro HDMI to HDMI cable to connect the Skycontroller 4 to an external screen (or VR
goggles): the screen displays ANAFI Ai’s video stream.
Note that external screens display only the drone’s video stream (and none of the additional
information provided by FreeFlight 7).
In consequence, operators can keep an eye on the drone’s view, on an external screen, while
they navigate FreeFlight 7 menus (settings or dashboard) on the device associated to the
Skycontroller 4.
Reminder: Parrot recommends using a certified micro-HDMI to HDMI cable (not included in
the box) to connect external pieces of equipment to the Skycontroller 4, as uncertified cables
could impair the ecosystem’s Wi-Fi performances.
The packaging of certified HDMI cables displays the following logo:

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4G CONNECTIVITY
About 4G connectivity
4G connectivity opens professional users a wide new world of BVLOS (beyond visual line of
sight) flights. Provided 4G coverage is available, ANAFI Ai has no range limit, other than that
of its battery.
In interference-ridden environments such as urban areas, 4G connectivity also offers an
incomparable robustness of the communications between drone and controller.
By default, as soon as a compatible nano SIM card is inserted in ANAFI Ai and activated, the
Skycontroller 4 optimizes its connection with the drone, choosing between Wi-Fi and 4G
network, automatically and in real time.
You can choose a different behavior (Wi-Fi priority or 4G priority) from the “Connection”
Advanced Settings of FreeFlight 7 –refer to the “ADVANCED SETTINGS / Connection” section
of this guide for additional information.
Temporarily switching this setting to “4G priority” before a flight is a good way to assess
the strength of your 4G connection –select “Wi-Fi priority” then revert to “Auto” to take
off using Wi-Fi.
Be aware that 4G connection and in flight 4G data sharing may generate a charge, according
to the 4G data plan associated to your nano SIM card (both in the drone and in the device).
Installing and retrieving the nano SIM card
The nano SIM card slot of ANAFI Ai is located on the right side of the drone, under the “4G”
cover. To install the nano SIM card, lift the cover open and insert the nano SIM card straight
into the slot, shortest side first and connectors turned to the back of the drone –refer to the
diagram inside the 4G cover. To retrieve the nano SIM, press the card and extract it.
Activating the nano SIM card
To activate the nano SIM card, power the full ANAFI Ai ecosystem (drone, Skycontroller 4,
device) on as you would for a flight.
Access the ANAFI Ai page of the dashboard. Top right of the interface, the “Cellular access”
tile displays “Sim locked” as on the following screenshot.

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Drone page: SIM locked
Tap the “Cellular access” tile to access the interface shown in the following screenshot.
Connection status interface
Tap “Enter PIN” to access the “SIM card PIN” interface.