Guide to unlock the Vodafone Smart 4 phone

The unlock code we sent you is an alpha numeric code. Please follow the steps below carefully. They are different for each phone.

  • You will not need Wi-Fi to complete the unlock.

Unlock instructions for the Vodafone Smart 4

  1. Power off phone
  2. Insert a non-One NZ SIM card 
  3. Power up phone
  4. Enter your SIM or PIN lock code (if they have been set on the phone). Note: This is not the same as the unlock code
  5. Phone will display "SIM network unlock PIN" and ask for a password
  6. Enter unlock code received from One NZ
  7. Phone should now be unlocked.

Note: If the unlock code is entered incorrectly more than 10 times, the phone will display "Please try again in 30 minutes" and enter the unlock lock code 30 minutes later. If the unlock code is entered correctly, the phone will be unlocked, otherwise the phone will locked 30 minutes for entering unlock code too.


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Please note: We cannot guarantee that an unlocked phone will be compatible with another network.

This is because different networks may use different technologies and frequencies. Please check compatibility requirements with the destination network provider.

Important: Do not try to guess, or make up, your unlock code.

If our instructions are not followed carefully and you enter an incorrect code multiple times, you may lock your phone completely. If, after three attempts, your phone does not unlock please call us on 0800 837 867 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm). We can only help with unlocking One New Zealand mobile devices purchased from an authorised One NZ retailer that hasn't been tampered with, is not 'jail broken' or flashed.

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