Unlock HMD from Smile
Permanently remove the Smile network lock from your HMD 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 HMD × Smile unlock
Smile locks devices to its network when sold on contract or financed. Unlocking your HMD is straightforward once your account meets Smile'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 HMD's IMEI directly, and once approved, the device is permanently whitelisted. The unlock survives factory resets, OS updates, and SIM swaps.
Smile country coverage
Smile operates in 3 countries. Your HMD unlock works regardless of which country it was originally sold in.
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FAQ — HMD on Smile
- Can Smile block this unlock?
- No. Once your HMD's IMEI is whitelisted on the manufacturer's database, Smile cannot reverse it.
- Will my HMD 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 Smile account credentials?
- No. We unlock by IMEI alone. You don't need to provide your Smile username, PIN, or account number.
- What if my HMD is still on a Smile 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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Ready to free your HMD from Smile?
Enter your IMEI to start. Money-back if we can't deliver.