Note there are two ways to do this -
Best and easy way to unlock any Huawei modem using unlock codes! And let me tell you this has worked for my Huawei E220.
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Huawei modems can be brought from many service providers but they are programmed to work with there own network.But if you want to change your service provider then you need to unlock your modems.In this step by step tutorial i will explain you the best way to unlock any Huawei modem for free.
This tutorial is compatible with -
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Huawei Modems
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| Huawei E156 | Huawei E156C | Huawei E155 | Huawei E155X |
| Huawei E156G | Huawei E160 | Huawei E160E | Huawei E160G |
| Huawei E161 | Huawei E166 | Huawei E166G | Huawei E169 |
| Huawei E169G | Huawei E170 | Huawei E170G | Huawei E172 |
| Huawei E172G | Huawei E176 | Huawei E180 | Huawei E180S |
| Huawei E180G | Huawei E181 | Huawei E182 | Huawei E182E |
| Huawei E196 | Huawei E216 | Huawei E219 | Huawei E226 |
| Huawei E230 | Huawei E270 | Huawei E271 | Huawei E272 |
| Huawei E510 | Huawei E612 | Huawei E618 | Huawei E620 |
| Huawei E630 | Huawei E660 | Huawei E800 | Huawei E870 |
| Huawei E880 | Huawei EG162 | Huawei EG162G | Huawei EG602 |
| Huawei EG602G | Huawei E1550 | Huawei E1551 | Huawei E1552 |
| Huawei E1553 | Huawei E1609 | Huawei E1612 | Huawei E1615 |
| Huawei E1616 | Huawei E1630 | Huawei E1632 | Huawei E1690 |
| Huawei E1692 | Huawei E1803 | Huawei E1820 | Huawei S4011 |
| Huawei K3517 | Huawei K3520 | Huawei K3710 | Huawei UMG181 |
Vodefone Modems
- Vodafone K2540
- Vodafone K3250
- Vodafone K3512
- Vodafone K3515
- Vodafone K3520
- Vodafone K3565
- Vodafone K3715
Step 1- You need to find your modem IMEI number which is usually printed on modem or check the modem manual for your unique IMEI number for example mine IMEI number is
IMEI: :356165035539027
Step 2- Go to the link http://www.bb5.at/huawei.php?imei=**************
Replace ************** with your unique IMEI number so that the link should be like my example below -
http://www.bb5.at/huawei.php?imei=356165035539027
Open your customized link in your web browser and you will get something like this
HWCALC V2.0
IMEI: 356165035539027
Entsperren / Unlock: 53916665
Flashen / Flash: 36421160
(c) SERGEY/MKL 2010
Here 53916665 is your unlocking code .
Step 3- Download Huawei Modem Unlocker ( from here).Download contains a rar file you will need a compression tool like winrar to open and view files (download winrar free ).Run file name HUAWEI MODEM Code Writer.exe
Step 4- Huawei Modem Unlocker will open (see image below)
Click on Detect button and then select your modem name from the list.after selection from the list click on Accept button.
Step 5- Finally,Click on Unlock Button and enter your 8 digit unlock code which you obtained earlier from Step2.
Click OK and done.
If you have followed all steps,then your modem will get unlocked for sure.
Well,this trick has worked best for all above mentioned Huawei modems,but if somehow this does not work for you,just post your comment and i will try to reach to you ASAP.
2. Unlock Huawei Modem Online
If you do not want to download any software and still want to unlock your modem,then YES there is an online application which can generate unlock code and flash code which is exclusive for your IMEI and works like charm for various Huawei models.
Models supported -
E1550, E155, E156, E156G, E160, E160G, E161, E166, E169, E169G, E170, E172, E176, E180, E182E, E196, E226, E270, E271, E272, E510, E612, E618, E620, E630, E630+, E660, E660A, E800, E870, E880, EG162, EG162G, EG602, EG602G
Go to this (website), enter your IMEI number,fill Capcha and click on "calculator" button.
It will automatically generates you unlock code and flash code.
Where to use this unlock code ?
To make use of the unlock code, insert an unauthorized sim card to your Huawei modem.
Unauthorized sim card means sim card from other card operators other than the one the modem is currently locked to.
When you will insert, you would be prompted for the modem’s unlock code.
You need to enter enter the unlock code which you have generated earlier form that website.
Its done now,and your Huawei is unlocked. You can now use your Huawei USB modem with sim cards from any other operator. I have tested it on my Huawei E220 and it worked.
Thanks and Cheers !!
IMEI: :356165035539027
Step 2- Go to the link http://www.bb5.at/huawei.php?imei=**************
Replace ************** with your unique IMEI number so that the link should be like my example below -
http://www.bb5.at/huawei.php?imei=356165035539027
Open your customized link in your web browser and you will get something like this
HWCALC V2.0
IMEI: 356165035539027Entsperren / Unlock: 53916665
Flashen / Flash: 36421160
(c) SERGEY/MKL 2010
Here 53916665 is your unlocking code .
Step 3- Download Huawei Modem Unlocker ( from here).Download contains a rar file you will need a compression tool like winrar to open and view files (download winrar free ).Run file name HUAWEI MODEM Code Writer.exe
Step 4- Huawei Modem Unlocker will open (see image below)
Click on Detect button and then select your modem name from the list.after selection from the list click on Accept button.
Step 5- Finally,Click on Unlock Button and enter your 8 digit unlock code which you obtained earlier from Step2.
Click OK and done.
If you have followed all steps,then your modem will get unlocked for sure.
Well,this trick has worked best for all above mentioned Huawei modems,but if somehow this does not work for you,just post your comment and i will try to reach to you ASAP.
2. Unlock Huawei Modem Online
If you do not want to download any software and still want to unlock your modem,then YES there is an online application which can generate unlock code and flash code which is exclusive for your IMEI and works like charm for various Huawei models.
Models supported -
E1550, E155, E156, E156G, E160, E160G, E161, E166, E169, E169G, E170, E172, E176, E180, E182E, E196, E226, E270, E271, E272, E510, E612, E618, E620, E630, E630+, E660, E660A, E800, E870, E880, EG162, EG162G, EG602, EG602G
Go to this (website), enter your IMEI number,fill Capcha and click on "calculator" button.
It will automatically generates you unlock code and flash code.
Where to use this unlock code ?
To make use of the unlock code, insert an unauthorized sim card to your Huawei modem.
Unauthorized sim card means sim card from other card operators other than the one the modem is currently locked to.
When you will insert, you would be prompted for the modem’s unlock code.
You need to enter enter the unlock code which you have generated earlier form that website.
Its done now,and your Huawei is unlocked. You can now use your Huawei USB modem with sim cards from any other operator. I have tested it on my Huawei E220 and it worked.
Thanks and Cheers !!
Hey,i do exactly like you mentioned in the post,i get the unlock code from the website and then i downloaded software and generate unlocking code for my modem,and now it is working for me.
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Hi,mu IMEI is IMEI: 356165035539027 can you please tell me what is my unlocking code.Thanks and have subscribed to comments.
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Device name: E173
Application port: COM6
Serial number: Unknown
IMEI: 867767003029572
Hardware version: CD1E153M
Firmware version: 11.126.16.00.880
Software Version: 11.302.09.01.539
SIM/USIM
Own number(MSISDN): Unknown
Messages in SIM/USIM: Unknown
Contacts in SIM/USIM: Unknown
Message center number:
PIN code status: Unknown
Network status
Network name: Unknown
RSSI: Unknown
CS network registration: Unknown
PS network registration: Unknown
PS network attachment: Unknown
Network settings
APN: internet
Network selection mode: Unknown
Hi.. could you please help me out in unlocking my Idea netsetter (India) modem. I tried in the above mentioned methods. But it returned error. My device details are
ReplyDeleteIdea netsetter E1550
Phone IMEI :356052041421000
Revision :11.608.14.15.356
Model :E1550
Manufacturer :huawei
Entsperren / Unlock: 39912196
Flashen / Flash: 46866981. My email ad is sreekanthcelos@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you. Thanks in advance.
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ReplyDeleteHi!!!! I read this post and followed the instructions to the best of my ability, however when I send the unlock command, I recieve an error.
ReplyDeleteimei number is 351827019383869
manufacturer: huawei
Model : e220
Revision 11.117.09.00.100
Email:appolyon@yahoo.com
I'd also like to know is whether my device is capable of being unlocked in this manner and also any tips in that regard.
Thanks!!!!
hi, my model is E220 and imei is354136020444786, i have tried both ways to enter the unlock code but its error.
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ReplyDeleteHow do I go about this? (on Huawei E173)
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Hi,Anonymous
ReplyDeletethis is not compatible with all huawei modems because of the recent firmware update by Huawei.
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You can get it work if you have older firmware.
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Thanks for the reply Funblogger.
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