Now mobile networks are so developed that already most of the megacities and small cities are covered by a stable signal. Many residents can use 4G, and the 3G standard is generally considered the norm. Therefore, if a person has wired Internet, but at the same time regularly uses the services of a mobile operator, then the story of how to flash a flashed modem will be relevant for him.
Now all providers are selling their equipment along with services. The kit looks simple - a modem with a SIM card is provided to the consumer at a reasonable and fairly low cost. This is convenient, but it has its minus - a person can only work with the network of the operator from whom he purchased the model. It often happens that the consumer breaks off cooperation with a particular operator, but because of this minus can not use the old modem.
There is no need to be upset - just flashing it is enough. This process is quite simple. You do not have to perform any too complicated or abstruse manipulations. All that is needed is attentiveness and exact adherence to the instructions, and then there will be no questions about how to flash a flashed modem.
The article will give an algorithm on how to perform this operation. Often, consumers update software after they change it once. Therefore, this instruction will be more relevant. Consider also models from some manufacturers.
Training
Before you start flashing your device, you need to understand one thing - in all stores, no matter which provider, similar models are sold that differ only in their appearance and logo. Therefore, the instruction is suitable for both users, for example, MTS, and for Beeline. It will help to solve the problem for those who don’t know how to upgrade the Megaphone modem.
Most of the models, wherever they are sold, were created by Huawei or MTS. Because of this, the procedure may be slightly different, but all the nuances will be described a bit below.
Huawei
This manufacturer blocks the work with other operators using a special modified firmware. When a user inserts a “foreign” SIM card, he can see a standard error message. In order to get rid of it, you should use a certain set of programs. By the way, further information is also suitable for those who do not know how to upgrade the MTS modem, as this operator, as a rule, uses Huawei models:
- You need to download a utility that calculates the IMEI code and selects a unique unlock code for it.
- Next is the firmware for the modem, which works without a ban on the use of SIM cards of another operator.
- And also need a program that installs the software shell of the device. Then it will be possible to work with it through a computer.
Zte
How to flash a ZTE modem? These models are much easier to work with. As a rule, you only need to download the firmware, which should be installed through the installer. Sometimes you have to download a program to unlock work with other operators. This ends the process - you can use the "left" SIM card.
Choosing a firmware method
Before you download the firmware, you need to understand which one you need. For example, to unlock the MTS or Beeline modem , there are paid and free methods. If a person uses the second of them, then the instruction is slightly different, depending on the manufacturer of the modem. In the first case, the procedure will be the same, since the application is universal and works with all operators and devices. We will talk about methods in more detail below.
Free Huawei modems firmware
And now about how to flash a Huawei modem using a universal method:
- Install drivers to communicate with the fixture. As a rule, their embedding will begin immediately after connecting to a computer. If not, you will have to start them manually. The necessary files can be found in the folder with the software.
- After that, you need to find the IMEI, which is placed on the sticker. Copy it to a sheet or save it on your computer - you will need it.
- Now you should run a program that will generate an unlock code. In this case, a special calculator is launched, which will create the necessary code by IMEI. He will give them two pieces: the first is suitable for firmware, the second - for unlocking. Both should be kept.
- Now you need to close all open applications, turn off the antivirus and the Internet. In Explorer, open the firmware. A special window will open in which you need to enter the software code, and then fully trust the instructions that appear.
- After a while, the firmware installation will complete, and you will find a message about it. The program version and IMEI code will also be indicated. Disconnect the modem from the computer and immediately reconnect it.
- Run the Dashboard file, which will also flash the program responsible for managing the modem.
- The final step is to install the Connection Manager utility.
Now you will not have a question about how to upgrade the Beeline modem.
ZTE modem firmware
Before flashing a flashed ZTE modem, the owner needs to find the appropriate firmware version, run its installer and select the port through which the device is connected. In this case, the software will do everything. And the “Connection Manager” often does not have to be reinstalled, since the “native” utility is suitable.
Paid method
If the owner did not manage to reflash his modem using the above method, then a paid one should be used. It has one drawback - you have to spend a few euros to unlock. However, it should be noted that after the completion of the process, the user is guaranteed to receive an unlocked device. It is only necessary to follow the instructions:
- You need to open a browser and find the DC-Unlocker program. It can be downloaded from the official site - on it flaunts a large green key on the right side of the screen.
- Be sure to check whether the modem is supported accurately by this program. You can find out on the website or in the "Help" of the program itself.
- Now connect the modem to the computer and run the program. It should indicate the model of your product either in manual mode, or set automatic detection.
- Next, click on the magnifying glass, then the utility will install all the parameters of the device. It should be noted that the program also indicates the status and stage of the process, as well as the number of attempts to enter the desired code. In order for the unlock to be successful, you need the second indicator to be greater than zero, and the status to be active.
- Go to the official website of the program and click on the "Buy Credits" button. Activating an account takes a little time, after which you will need to specify how much you need to buy loans.
If you are not sure how much you have to pay, then click on the button “How much I owe”. The cost is usually about 4-7 euros. Services can be paid in any convenient way from those offered on the site. Immediately after transferring the money, the user will be sent a username and password.
- Now go to the program, in the "Server" menu and enter the received data. Then click on "Unlock" and "Run."
- After a while, you will receive a message about the status of the process. As a rule, flashing is completed in a few minutes and immediately it is successful.
Finally
It will be quite easy to reflash a modem previously flashed under any SIM card. At the moment, there are a huge number of Chinese models on the Russian market that are not very complicated in their configuration and are easy to manipulate.
Anyway, each person has two options - paid and free. Both are uncomplicated. In reviews, consumers praise both methods. We hope that now you will not need to wonder how to flash a flashed modem.