How to Unlock Huawei 4G USB Modems (E392, E398, E3276, E3272, K5150 & More) (2026 Guide)

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How to unlock Huawei 4G USB modems E392, E398, E3276, E3272, K5150

Huawei’s E3xx and K5xxx series are 4G LTE USB modems (dongles) used in laptops and desktop PCs for mobile broadband. Models like the E392, E398, E3276, E3272, K5150, and K5160 were widely distributed by carriers including Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange, SFR, Swisscom, and Telekom across Europe.

These modems ship carrier-locked and can be unlocked with a V4 or V5 code depending on firmware version.

Supported Models

Model GroupSub-ModelsNetwork
E392E392-12, E392-21, E392-6, E392-92LTE Cat 3
E398E398-81, E398u-1, E398u-11, E398u-15, E398u-18LTE Cat 3
E397E397u-53, E397u-56LTE Cat 3
E3276E3276s-150, E3276s-505, E3276s-601, E3276s-920LTE Cat 4
E3272E3272s-153, E3272s-210, E3272s-506, E3272s-927LTE Cat 4
OthersE323S, UML397, EC3372-871LTE Cat 3-4
K-SeriesK5005, K5007, K5150, K5160, K5161hLTE Cat 4-6 (carrier-branded)

Note: K-series modems (K5005, K5007, K5150, K5160) are carrier-branded versions of Huawei E-series modems sold by Vodafone and T-Mobile.

How to Unlock

Find Your IMEI

  1. Insert the modem into your computer’s USB port
  2. Open the Huawei HiLink software or go to 192.168.8.1
  3. Go to Device Information and copy the 15-digit IMEI

Determine Code Version

Enter the Code

  1. Insert a non-original SIM into the modem
  2. The HiLink software or web interface will prompt for a code
  3. Enter the code — modem is permanently unlocked

Frequently Asked Questions

What are K5150 and K5160?

These are Vodafone-branded Huawei modems. The K5150 is based on the E3276, and the K5160 is based on the E3372. Same hardware, different branding. Our codes work for both.

Is the unlock permanent?

Yes. Permanent through all usage and firmware updates.

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