How to unlock Reliance Huawei EC325/EC321 Netconnect operator lock?
82Huawei CDMA EC325 datacards are very popular, wireless internet device by Huawei Technologies Ltd, in India and in many other countries (Fiji, Indonesia Bakrie, Sri Lanka Orfer Suntel, Ghana, Bengal CITYCELL, India TATA, India Reliance etc) of the world. But it comes with operator lock means you cannot use other CDMA operator’s USIM to access internet. But using this hack you can unlock operator lock and can use any CDMA operator USIM.
Required software:
- BitPim v1.0.7 (Open source free)
- CDMA Workshop v3.4.0 (demo but demo features will do the job)
Required Hardware:
Huawei model EC325 Datacard, but this technique also works with Huawei EC321.
Procedure:
First of all you need to install BitPim software. This software helps you to find SPC (Service Provider Code) code which is essential in order to unlock Datacard. Before we do so, we need to change the port no. of Datacard because the “CDMA Workshop” software is demo one and it has some limitation. To do this right click on “My Computer”->”Manage”->”Device Manager”. On right pane select “Ports (COM & LPT)”. See image-1
Image-1
Here you can see port no. assigned to HUAWEI Datacard in bracket. In my case it is COM 10. We have to change this COM 10 to COM 2. Just right click on HUAWEI Datacard port and select properties. This will bring properties windows. Click on “Port Setting” tab then click on “Advanced” button. See image-2.
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On pressing “Advanced” button, port advance settings will pop-up. Now select COM2 from “COM Port Number” option. Press OK and you are done. See image-3.
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1. Run BitPim software from program menu, it will try to detect your Datacard automatically. If it could not detect your device then will show a message box to run setting wizard. Click yes to continue. See image-4.
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2. On BitPim settings window click on “Phone Wizard” button to open phone model selector.
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3. In “Phone Model Setting” window select “Carriers” as “Other”, “Manufacturers” as “Other” and “Models” as “Other CDMA phone”. Now click “Next” button to continue. See image-6.
Image-6
4. In “Communication Port Setting” windows you will see all the available ports, select COM2 port. On selecting COM2 port you can see Datacard information under “Port Detail”. Click “Next”->”Finish”. See image-7.
Image-7
5. Now in BitPim go to “View” and select “View Filesystem”. This will add one more option in left pane. Select that new option “Filesystem”, on middle pane click on + symbol to open navigate to “nvm” directory. Right pane shows the system file available in that directory. Double click on “nvm_0002” file and it will show the content. See image-8.
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6. Write down the number highlighted in yellow color, this is SPC code and it could be different in your case. Just write down this 6 digit no somewhere. Step 1-6 were done only to obtain this SPC code. See image-9.
Image-9
7. Now it’s time to unlock your Datacard. Run “CDMA Workshop” software that you downloaded. On “Main” tab select COM2 at “COM settings” then click “Connect” button. It will show connected message in status bar. Now click “QCDM” button and it will read information of device. See image-10.
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8. Go to “Security” tab and enter SPC code in “SPC/ User Lock” option and press SPC then select “Send” option. If your SPC is correct then it will show “SPC is correct. Phone unlocked” message. See image-11, 12.
Image-11,12
9. Now we are in important step. Go to “Other” tab and under “R-UIM’s config” select “R-UIM if avail”*** and press “Write” button. If writing process is successful then it will show message. Close “CDMA Workshop” software it show message, click yes and you are done. See image-13, 14 & 15.
Image-13,14 & 15
Bravo you have unlocked the operator lock, now you can use any CDMA SIM with Huawei EC325. To test this I asked my friend his RIM CDMA R-UIM and inserted that in device slot and you know that worked. I have made calls and surfed net to few minutes. If I can manage to get R-UIM of other service provider and if it works then I will inform you guys.
Note: I have unlocked my Huawei EC325 following the above process. My friend also managed to unlock her Huawei EC321 successfully. This method also voids Datacard warranty, so use this method at your own risk.
*** Here you can see four options “R-UIM only”, “NV only”, “R-UIM if avail” and “GSM on 1x”. First option enables the “R-UIM” slot of the device only and you cannot use the internal network. Only inserted “R-UIM” network will be available. I don’t know anything about “NV only” option. “R-UIM if avail” option seems to be best among because this option lets you to select whether you want to use “R-UIM” or internal network. If no “R-UIM” is inserted then internal network will work and if you insert “R-UIM” then inserted CDMA R-UIM will work. Last option will work if you device has both CDMA and GSM network support, I guess, because when I unlocked device with this option then it was showing network but I couldn’t make calls or surf net.
Important: Don't forget to share your experience through comments. Post your question and i will try to help you as early as possible.
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Comments
i cant use software for get spc
hello,
sir according to you i have been downloded both softwares but
i having probelem in bitpim application actualy i installed and run the application but i am not able to connect the EC325 data card and i can not see the file system.so pls tell me how
i can solve the probelem give me suggestion as much as possible. thank you
have you installed datacard software. You can see its port no. only after installing its drivers.
yes i have install the software its also showing port 2 and via bitpim i done as you told me but still i cant achive the file system.
thanks
Goto view menu of BitPim and select "View Filesystem"
hi rajkishor09
as far as you know is it possible to unlock HUAWEI E220 HSDPA too in the same way?
thanks in advance
When I was researching about the help on how to unlock Huawei EC325/321 then I came to know that Huawei Technologies Ltd just put a patched firmware for Operator Lock. So I think HUAWEI E220 HSDPA can be unlocked using this way but as you said it is HSDPA enabled and I guess it is much faster than Huawei EC325/321 data card supported speed. So if you are getting good speed then just forget about unlocking. I have unlocked it because in my location it is poor performer than GSM internet.
do i need to provide verification #1 & #2 ?? what are they??
hello RAJ, just follow what i have said here nothing else and you will succeed like me.
Hey friend,
I used this method on an EC121, I did all the steps... but the modem still shows the message "Only Specified UIM can be used with this Modem"..
Do you have any Idea about the solution?
my friend i tried this method on EC-325 and my friend tried on EC-321. whether it support other models, i do not have idea.
well which CDMA operator SIM you are using...
Thank you raj, I am able to unlock my Reliance Huawei EC325.
If anybody needs to buy reliance Netconnect High Speed 1x CDMA SIM never say that you will use it on an unlocked Huawei EC325. The representative will just reject your application. So while buying the SIM just say any of the devices found here http://www.rcom.co.in/RNetconnect/RNC/dataCableSea and get the SIM. Enjoy.....
Hi,
i've managed to unlock EC-321... But it works for reliance postpaid and not for Reliance prepaid... Help me out...
Well the unlocked EC-321 will work with Reliance CDMA connection, not with Reliance GSM.
Thanks for u r reply Kishor...
Its working with Reliance CDMA postpaid UIM... But not working with Reliance CDMA Prepaid UIM... Is there is any difference between Reliance postpaid UIM and Prepaid UIM
Hi Raj....
How are you...hope u r fine...
I read ur trick about unlocking EC321. Actually i am using TATA V DATA Card... and i followed all instruction given by you and at the end i was able to unlock the device.. means i got the message that devide is unlocked...
Please tell me tht can i use any CDMA sim to use internet...on my laptop...
Please answer me soon...
Thanks
Hello Raj...
I have another question like can i use reliance Netconnct means Hi Speed Internet CDMA connection with this EC321 Unclocked device...
answer soon
Hi friend,
I want to know that is it possible to make any "EVDO Data Card" which is a programmed one can be unlock & used with RUIM connection?
Regards
Jay
Hi,
Dear,
One more thing I want to know that is it possible to make any "EVDO Data Card" which is a programmed one can be unlock & used with RUIM connection? to use with other operaters?
Ref:-!
www.rcom.co.in/Communications/rcom/RNetconnect/netconnect_broadband_device.html
Tata & BSNL also giving EVDO Data Cards.
Regards
Jay
@Vinod K. Tanwar: Right now you can only use any other Reliace CDMA Cards. You cannot use high speed internet CDMA as your device dose not support, High speed internet is supported by evdo devices.
@Jay I don't have any idea right now on how to unlock Netconnect Broadband+, but it will come to know then i will surely post that hare.
Thanks Dear.
Waiting for that !
Regards
Jay
Nvm file m not getting and hence when i am connecting with
CDMA --connection is not established
Pls help
rajkishor09 PLS HELp
At step 5 image 8
when i click at nvm file system the message i got Found no items to display
ALso
when i press connect button message i am getting unable to connect
i have unlocked my EC325 but when i put a reliance prepaid CDMA sim it does not show any signals (and shows green light on modem) where as when i restart the device without putting that sim it starts showing signals and shows blue light on modem.what should i do?
Dear Ashish,
Pls try with a Reliance PostPaid CDMA Sim.
Regards
Jay
thanks Jay.... its working with reliance postpaid sim so i bought a T sim postpaid so that i can get a suitable plan.But its not working with tata it does not show any signals and the green light keeps blinking.plz help me out!!
Dear Ashish ,
I advised that because i think that they have lock that card for postpaid only by locking the RSN No.for postpaid.
it may possibile the divice is locked for Reliance frequency only.
Regards
Jay
i have EC 325 data card and i unlocked it. but when plug2surf (tata indicom)moderm"s inserted simcard (for net) is not access for internet, but when i insert in original plug 2surf moderm its worked so what can i do for access in EC325 unlocked Huawai moderm to access?
kya unlock ho kar post paid sim he chalega pre paid nahi ec325 data card ha mere pas
i have unlocked my ec 325 using your method successfully
thank you!
I’m currenty using the tata indicom usb modem connection . Is there anyway I can reprogram the card to work with the BSNL . plz help me
can anyone tell me how to unlock USB modem which come without SIM card option. eg: Reliance Huawei EC168C HSD modem
Does it only work with CDMA? Can i use a gsm sim??
Hi raj,
I try your method on my EC325, i think i did unlocked the device, i got as well signal fr some operators in my country. but i cant use it, everytime i try to connect to the internet or making calls the signal was drop and back again, i can only dial or call by using the given card.. what could be wrong, pls adviced thanks in advanced..
Hi.. guys..
u'r method is not work for indonesia bakrie netlock.. And i think, lock operator is not work based on nv only, ruim only or ruim in available.. but work based on SID/NID from operator !! And If data card read any r-uim other operator, data card will not have a signal..
sorry, my english is bad.. !! thx
ym : eddie59_bjm@yahoo.com
I came to know that if you can downgrade your datacard EC325 firmware then you can use this with all CDMA operators, few did so and was successful. I can provide link to that firmware if you want. But you have to do that on your own risk. I take no responsibility.
my ec325 unlocked now i can make call
but i can't connect to internet plz help
@Kapil : which operator's sim you are using?
i have reliance netconnect ec325 but after unlocking iam using tata indicom sim in ec325 . i can call but not connect to internet. massage ( a connection to the remote computer could not be estiblesh
hello
i wanna know wats the diffirent between USIM amd R-UIM?
i have huawei E220 data card and LG CDMA without data card its embeded. so im trying to know if i canm make huawei E220 working without data card im thinking to put lg ldu 1900 esn and nam in E220 any advice plz thnks
any solutions i want to unlock huawei FWT ETS2000 to put data card from other company ?
its posible to use this method to unlock huawei e160
thank you
all was done in one step without any problem.
how ever i had not checked it with tata sim but i hope it works
Hi,
Is it possible to unlock Huawei EC168C (Relaince Broadband+) usb evdo data card ?
Hi Raj
i want help from you
i want huawei ec325 brand new modem where will i get in india?
Same with , It doesn't work on my Huawei EC325 Esia modem too. But I appreciate your brilliant idea, boss. Keep workin'
HI Raj
iam using the same method and unlock my ec321.
iam using MTS sim now and it's working.
but sms sending speed is very slow one sms send take 5 to 10 seconds
.,
but but tata indicom sim and send sms every sms take sending time is only one second
what is the problem please tell me freind.
Thank you.........
Thanks raj for sharing such a wonderfull trick with us.
I have huawei ec325 which i bought from bsnl. I want to know of i unlock my device then can it be possible to use my data card with bsnl and other operators? I dont want to mess internal settings of bsnl coz still i am using that. I just need alternative for other provider.
And another thing i love to know that what are the settings which we need to set in dialer? for reliance or tata?
Regards
vikash
I am not able set the port. I selected the port as u said in ur post but in cdma work its not detecting. error" phone does not answer"
please help...
can you mail me previous version of cdma workshop. newer version have some bug i suppose/
Hats off to you man !!!
I successfully unlocked my huawei ec325 today. at first it gave me lots of trouble while choosing port. once it detected the port the work is just easy. Now i am able to surf net via bsnl internal data card as well as reliance prepaid netconnect by inserting ruim of reliance. I just need to make new profile for reliance with my id and password.
Tommorow i will try with tata indicom and post my result.
Regards
vikas
rajkishor09 says:
7 months ago
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