Unlock HOW from Personal
Permanently remove the Personal network lock from your HOW 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 HOW × Personal unlock
Personal locks devices to its network when sold on contract or financed. Unlocking your HOW is straightforward once your account meets Personal'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 HOW's IMEI directly, and once approved, the device is permanently whitelisted. The unlock survives factory resets, OS updates, and SIM swaps.
Personal country coverage
Personal operates in 2 countries. Your HOW unlock works regardless of which country it was originally sold in.
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FAQ — HOW on Personal
- Can Personal block this unlock?
- No. Once your HOW's IMEI is whitelisted on the manufacturer's database, Personal cannot reverse it.
- Will my HOW 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 Personal account credentials?
- No. We unlock by IMEI alone. You don't need to provide your Personal username, PIN, or account number.
- What if my HOW is still on a Personal 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 HOW from Personal?
Enter your IMEI to start. Money-back if we can't deliver.