Unlock BUDDY NIU from Three
Permanently remove the Three network lock from your BUDDY NIU using its IMEI. Use any SIM, anywhere — including international carriers when you travel.
Price
$19.99
Delivery
1-5 business days
Method
Official IMEI
Permanent factory whitelist. No software.
About this BUDDY NIU × Three unlock
Three locks devices to its network when sold on contract or financed. Unlocking your BUDDY NIU is straightforward once your account meets Three's eligibility criteria — typically the device must be paid off and not reported lost or stolen.
DeviceDecoded uses the manufacturer's official unlock channel. We submit your BUDDY NIU's IMEI directly, and once approved, the device is permanently whitelisted. The unlock survives factory resets, OS updates, and SIM swaps.
Three country coverage
Three operates in 9 countries. Your BUDDY NIU unlock works regardless of which country it was originally sold in.
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- 🇦🇹 Austria
- 🇮🇪 Ireland
- 🇬🇧 UK
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FAQ — BUDDY NIU on Three
- Can Three block this unlock?
- No. Once your BUDDY NIU's IMEI is whitelisted on the manufacturer's database, Three cannot reverse it.
- Will my BUDDY NIU stay unlocked after a factory reset?
- Yes. The unlock is permanent at the factory level — it persists through factory resets, OS updates, and SIM changes.
- Do I need my Three account credentials?
- No. We unlock by IMEI alone. You don't need to provide your Three username, PIN, or account number.
- What if my BUDDY NIU is still on a Three payment plan?
- It depends on the device's status. Start with the eligibility check at our unlock checkout — that page explains how the two-stage payment works before you commit.
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