zte a211 ? - GSM-Forum

caraiman · 11-15-2008, 10:28

Has anyone experience to unlock zte a211 (TMN locked)? Phone is similar to vodafone series (225, etc), but not in the list of supported models.

gsm2start · 11-15-2008, 10:40

how the connector looks like ? and if possible post some pics ?

if the connector is 16 pins usb

try to unlock with the same way as V220 and vodafone 226

regards

shehab

caraiman · 11-15-2008, 10:47

Connector looks like micro-usb 8 pin (vdf 125, 225) and also same tp's under the battery as 125/225.
Direct unlock or flashing is too risky for unknown model, so I am looking for any experience just for a211.

**InfinitySupport** · 11-15-2008, 12:12

Hello,

Please, read flash from A211 like ZTE-225 and send full flash backup to [email protected] so we will be able to check file.
Flash reading is 100% safe process.

caraiman · 11-15-2008, 22:19

This model does not connected as vdf 225, but it was connected as zte a215. Flash was read and sent to your email.
The name of the firmware read is very similar to a215. Please check it inside.
If you can assure me that it is safe to unlock a211 as a215, I will try to unlock it. What unlock setting is more safe?
Standard? Standard fast? I think 'read codes' is better option, but the phone shows 'Invalid SIM', so I need also info how to enter codes.
Thank you in advance!

caraiman · 11-15-2008, 22:34

No, unlock by 'codes reading' does not work. All locks are in state 'off'....
Wait for your opinion.

**InfinitySupport** · 11-15-2008, 23:12

Hello,

Mail received, thanks !
Please, try to keep phone with you one more day, we will check files and prepare new software for you.

**InfinitySupport** · 11-15-2008, 23:20

Hello,

Try to unlock your phone this way:
Model selected: A215
unlock method: smart fast

It should be nothing wrong with phone.
In any case we have a full flash backup and we can restore phone to it's original state in case of any problems.

caraiman · 11-16-2008, 13:43

Unlock done. It was pleasure to work with you. Guess you can add a new model in models list

PS. There is a little bug (?) after unlock. Phone registers in my local networks and seems to work ok, but I have indication on the screen of completely different, alien network - 'T-Mobile AT' or 'A1'. There is no way to change it from menu, so I think it is firmware or ffs localization. What is your opinion, how to avoid of this misconvinience?

**InfinitySupport** · 11-16-2008, 15:19

Hello,

Glad to hear about good results.

As about network operator name: as I can understand your sim card registered in one network but phone show other network operator name. Is it true ?
If yes, what is your local operator MCC-MNC and name ?
We can try to check inside firmware what is built-in operator name inside firmware for this MCC-MNC. I can not promise anything for sure, but we will try.
Also, please, write wrong network operator name exactly like you can see it on LCD.

caraiman · 11-16-2008, 15:43

Yes, you do understand the problem correct.
The phone isn't already in my hands, I cannot provide more experiments (client wants to try to use it in this state) so this info is for your further development of this model. I see 'A1' instead of 259-01 or its name (Voxtel, Orange), and 'T-Mobile AT' instead of 259-02 or its name (Moldcell).
My ideas:
- a211 has very limited providers list and indicates something nearest one (???)
- unlock as a215 mess something in providers info area
If phone come back to me, I will inform you.

**InfinitySupport** · 11-16-2008, 16:55

Hello,

Unlock process can not affect to operator list for sure.
Let's see more reports, also we will check firmware file.

caraiman · 11-16-2008, 19:06

Well, to check we need phone before unlock with roaming card inside.
As you can see both wrong providers are from Austria. So there is a big probability that firmware writers in ZTE mess austrian providers mcc. If so, a211 may be included in your models list for sure.
Thank you!

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11-15-2008, 10:40	#2 (permalink)
gsm2start No Life Poster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Riyadh, KSA Age: 43 Posts: 1,365 Member: 894719 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1580092 Thanks Meter: 905	how the connector looks like ? and if possible post some pics ? if the connector is 16 pins usb try to unlock with the same way as V220 and vodafone 226 regards shehab

11-15-2008, 10:47	#3 (permalink)
caraiman Freak Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 132 Member: 557841 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 22	Connector looks like micro-usb 8 pin (vdf 125, 225) and also same tp's under the battery as 125/225. Direct unlock or flashing is too risky for unknown model, so I am looking for any experience just for a211.

11-15-2008, 12:12	#4 (permalink)
InfinitySupport Product Manager Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: infinity-box Posts: 38,635 Member: 130995 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 35,228	Hello, Please, read flash from A211 like ZTE-225 and send full flash backup to [email protected] so we will be able to check file. Flash reading is 100% safe process.

11-15-2008, 22:19	#5 (permalink)
caraiman Freak Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 132 Member: 557841 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 22	This model does not connected as vdf 225, but it was connected as zte a215. Flash was read and sent to your email. The name of the firmware read is very similar to a215. Please check it inside. If you can assure me that it is safe to unlock a211 as a215, I will try to unlock it. What unlock setting is more safe? Standard? Standard fast? I think 'read codes' is better option, but the phone shows 'Invalid SIM', so I need also info how to enter codes. Thank you in advance!

11-15-2008, 22:34	#6 (permalink)
caraiman Freak Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 132 Member: 557841 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 22	No, unlock by 'codes reading' does not work. All locks are in state 'off'.... Wait for your opinion.

11-15-2008, 23:12	#7 (permalink)
InfinitySupport Product Manager Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: infinity-box Posts: 38,635 Member: 130995 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 35,228	Hello, Mail received, thanks ! Please, try to keep phone with you one more day, we will check files and prepare new software for you.

11-15-2008, 23:20	#8 (permalink)
InfinitySupport Product Manager Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: infinity-box Posts: 38,635 Member: 130995 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 35,228	Hello, Try to unlock your phone this way: Model selected: A215 unlock method: smart fast It should be nothing wrong with phone. In any case we have a full flash backup and we can restore phone to it's original state in case of any problems.

11-16-2008, 13:43	#9 (permalink)
caraiman Freak Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 132 Member: 557841 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 22	Unlock done. It was pleasure to work with you. Guess you can add a new model in models list PS. There is a little bug (?) after unlock. Phone registers in my local networks and seems to work ok, but I have indication on the screen of completely different, alien network - 'T-Mobile AT' or 'A1'. There is no way to change it from menu, so I think it is firmware or ffs localization. What is your opinion, how to avoid of this misconvinience?

11-16-2008, 15:19	#10 (permalink)
InfinitySupport Product Manager Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: infinity-box Posts: 38,635 Member: 130995 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 35,228	Hello, Glad to hear about good results. As about network operator name: as I can understand your sim card registered in one network but phone show other network operator name. Is it true ? If yes, what is your local operator MCC-MNC and name ? We can try to check inside firmware what is built-in operator name inside firmware for this MCC-MNC. I can not promise anything for sure, but we will try. Also, please, write wrong network operator name exactly like you can see it on LCD.

11-16-2008, 15:43	#11 (permalink)
caraiman Freak Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 132 Member: 557841 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 22	Yes, you do understand the problem correct. The phone isn't already in my hands, I cannot provide more experiments (client wants to try to use it in this state) so this info is for your further development of this model. I see 'A1' instead of 259-01 or its name (Voxtel, Orange), and 'T-Mobile AT' instead of 259-02 or its name (Moldcell). My ideas: - a211 has very limited providers list and indicates something nearest one (???) - unlock as a215 mess something in providers info area If phone come back to me, I will inform you.

11-16-2008, 16:55	#12 (permalink)
InfinitySupport Product Manager Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: infinity-box Posts: 38,635 Member: 130995 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 35,228	Hello, Unlock process can not affect to operator list for sure. Let's see more reports, also we will check firmware file.

11-16-2008, 19:06	#13 (permalink)
caraiman Freak Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 132 Member: 557841 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 22	Well, to check we need phone before unlock with roaming card inside. As you can see both wrong providers are from Austria. So there is a big probability that firmware writers in ZTE mess austrian providers mcc. If so, a211 may be included in your models list for sure. Thank you!