Huawei E172 - how do i enter unlock code? - GSM-Forum

Cals · 05-05-2009, 21:52

I have the e172 and i've received the unlock code, i had installed the original vodafone software and placed an o2 sim in the usb dongle, but although it comes up with o2, it won't let me connect (or try to put in the unlock code) as it's looking for a vodafone connection... what do i do to fix it?

also, what are logs?

Avantha · 05-06-2009, 05:33

What you mean?Is that Huawei Modem?

Cals · 05-06-2009, 06:41

yes, it's the huawei e172 usb modem that i'm trying to unlock... i have the unlock code and when i insert the usb into my computer, its tryin to connect to the internet, it isn't allowing me the option of saying, this isn't the regular sim, you need to place a code in to unlock it!
How do i get to that?

Cals · 05-06-2009, 18:24

cany anyone help me out please?

Cals · 05-07-2009, 15:23

Once i have the data card unlocked, how do i connect the device onto the internet.... does it use the original software (which in this instance is vodafone) or do i download software from the network i'd like to use (orange)? Or do i use an independant software?

Please someone help, as i'm new to usb web cards and i'm relying on your experience and knowledge. I've not had many replies and i don't understand why.... am i posting questions in the wrong place... or have these questions already been answered (i've tried the search facility and couldn't find anything)... i've also asked what 'logs' are and i'm still none the wiser... would any of you care to help me out?

mitchbuchanan · 05-08-2009, 23:02

I am in the same situation as you... I can enter the pin and then I can chose all company net, but when I confirm the use, it says that "I have no permission to use the net".

free1600 · 05-09-2009, 01:05

AT^cardlock="xxxxxxxx" where xxxxxxxx is your unlock code
this must work on all Huawei modems for send the unlock code

br,
free1600

mitchbuchanan · 05-09-2009, 23:43

sorry but how can I enter that line on the modem? Create a txt file and add somewhere on the modem? please specify, thanks!

shaaker · 05-10-2009, 01:19

flash to unbranded dashboard,insert non original sim card,and the mobile partner ask for you the unlock code

mitchbuchanan · 05-10-2009, 08:57

ok, I updated the usb modem with the update exe that came into the vodafone cd (Vodafone E172 firmware 11.213.02.00.00).
May be it would have been possible to enter the unlock key with the previous firm, but now its impossible to go back...
Where to get an umbranded dashboard? no need for any box, right?
thnx

Cals · 05-10-2009, 19:39

I'm still unsure if i use the original vodafone software to enter the unlock key, but when i place in my o2 sim, there's no prompt for a key...
... also the AT^cardlock"........" where and how do i do this? This is driving me mad!!!

Can anyone give specific help please?

Cals · 05-10-2009, 19:41

I've downloaded a non branded software as i think this is the route i've to take... i'll uninstall the original vodafone software but how do i brand the modem with non branded software??

Cals · 05-10-2009, 20:04

sorry.... how do i 'flash' the modem with non branded software???

free1600 · 05-11-2009, 14:38

AT ==> is simple AT command what you don't understand
use terminal or what you want to send it ....

t cell tech · 05-11-2009, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cals

I'm still unsure if i use the original vodafone software to enter the unlock key, but when i place in my o2 sim, there's no prompt for a key...
... also the AT^cardlock"........" where and how do i do this? This is driving me mad!!!

Can anyone give specific help please?

try using this code INSERT tool. av not tried it so please let me know if it works

05-05-2009, 21:52	#1 (permalink)
Cals Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 211 Member: 240946 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 10	Huawei E172 - how do i enter unlock code? I have the e172 and i've received the unlock code, i had installed the original vodafone software and placed an o2 sim in the usb dongle, but although it comes up with o2, it won't let me connect (or try to put in the unlock code) as it's looking for a vodafone connection... what do i do to fix it? also, what are logs?

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05-06-2009, 05:33	#2 (permalink)
Avantha Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 159 Member: 239451 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 5	What you mean?Is that Huawei Modem?

05-06-2009, 06:41	#3 (permalink)
Cals Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 211 Member: 240946 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 10	yes, it's the huawei e172 usb modem that i'm trying to unlock... i have the unlock code and when i insert the usb into my computer, its tryin to connect to the internet, it isn't allowing me the option of saying, this isn't the regular sim, you need to place a code in to unlock it! How do i get to that?

05-06-2009, 18:24	#4 (permalink)
Cals Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 211 Member: 240946 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 10	cany anyone help me out please?

05-07-2009, 15:23	#5 (permalink)
Cals Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 211 Member: 240946 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 10	Once i have the data card unlocked, how do i connect the device onto the internet.... does it use the original software (which in this instance is vodafone) or do i download software from the network i'd like to use (orange)? Or do i use an independant software? Please someone help, as i'm new to usb web cards and i'm relying on your experience and knowledge. I've not had many replies and i don't understand why.... am i posting questions in the wrong place... or have these questions already been answered (i've tried the search facility and couldn't find anything)... i've also asked what 'logs' are and i'm still none the wiser... would any of you care to help me out?

05-08-2009, 23:02	#6 (permalink)
mitchbuchanan Major Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spain Age: 45 Posts: 41 Member: 52042 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	I am in the same situation as you... I can enter the pin and then I can chose all company net, but when I confirm the use, it says that "I have no permission to use the net".

05-09-2009, 01:05	#7 (permalink)
free1600 No Life Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: /Fr/Ch\Ro\ Age: 39 Posts: 1,334 Member: 467911 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 351	AT^cardlock="xxxxxxxx" where xxxxxxxx is your unlock code this must work on all Huawei modems for send the unlock code br, free1600

05-09-2009, 23:43	#8 (permalink)
mitchbuchanan Major Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spain Age: 45 Posts: 41 Member: 52042 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	sorry but how can I enter that line on the modem? Create a txt file and add somewhere on the modem? please specify, thanks!

05-10-2009, 01:19	#9 (permalink)
shaaker No Life Poster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: One step before you ;) Age: 42 Posts: 1,599 Member: 23695 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.64383 Thanks Meter: 12	flash to unbranded dashboard,insert non original sim card,and the mobile partner ask for you the unlock code

05-10-2009, 08:57	#10 (permalink)
mitchbuchanan Major Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spain Age: 45 Posts: 41 Member: 52042 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	ok, I updated the usb modem with the update exe that came into the vodafone cd (Vodafone E172 firmware 11.213.02.00.00). May be it would have been possible to enter the unlock key with the previous firm, but now its impossible to go back... Where to get an umbranded dashboard? no need for any box, right? thnx

05-10-2009, 19:39	#11 (permalink)
Cals Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 211 Member: 240946 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 10	I'm still unsure if i use the original vodafone software to enter the unlock key, but when i place in my o2 sim, there's no prompt for a key... ... also the AT^cardlock"........" where and how do i do this? This is driving me mad!!! Can anyone give specific help please?

05-10-2009, 19:41	#12 (permalink)
Cals Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 211 Member: 240946 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 10	I've downloaded a non branded software as i think this is the route i've to take... i'll uninstall the original vodafone software but how do i brand the modem with non branded software??

05-10-2009, 20:04	#13 (permalink)
Cals Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 211 Member: 240946 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 10	sorry.... how do i 'flash' the modem with non branded software???

05-11-2009, 14:38	#14 (permalink)
free1600 No Life Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: /Fr/Ch\Ro\ Age: 39 Posts: 1,334 Member: 467911 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 351	AT ==> is simple AT command what you don't understand use terminal or what you want to send it ....