How to Unlock Huawei E173 Modem

Huawei E173 3G modem is a new data card launched by huawei recently and here is a list of features you would love to know about E173 and right after that you will get huawei E173 firmware , E173 Driver and Dashboard download link for free.

Huawei e173 Modem

Style: External
Type: Wireless
Interface Type: USB
Transmission Rate (speed): 7.2Mbps
Brand Name: Huawei
Model Number: Huawei E173

Huawei E173 Modem Features

1. 3G Modem Huawei E173
2. Micro SD Card Slot
3. Support data statistics
4. 7.2M HSDPA 3G Modem
5. HSDPA/UMTS (2100MHz/1900Mhz/850Mhz)
6. GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
7. Support 7.2Mbps HSDPA services
8. Micro SD Card Slot
9. Support SMS services
10. Support data statistics
11. Receive diversity (2100MHz)
12. Plug & Play
13. Support Windows2000/ XP/Vista,Win7 ,Mac

Downloads Download Huawei E173 Firmware Upgrade Download the Huawei E173 Upgrade Firmware E173Update_11.126.85.00.209_B427.zip Download Huawei E173 Dashboard (Huawei Mobile Partner Software) Huawei E173 Dashboard Download (Windows) Huawei E173 Dashboard Download (Mac) Huawei E173 Dashboard Update Download Huawei E173 Linux Driver Download Huawei E173 MAC Driver Huawei MacOs X Driver (4.16.00.00) Download Huawei MacOs X Driver (4.25.17.00) Download

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1. First you need to Download the Huawei E173 Upgrade Firmware E173Update_11.126.85.00.209_B427.zip
2. Now you need to Generate Unlock Code using Universal Master Code.exe. Enter your 15 Digit IMEI number as shown below and generate your Unlock Code and Flash Code. Example: From IMEI number (867749012446534), I have generated unlock code (51167269) and flash code (57030643).                                                                     

   

   Universal Master Code

3. Plug-in your data card with your laptop or desktop (No need to remove sim card from the modem).
4. Once your data card is detected in your just double click on E173Update_11.126.85.00.114_B427.exe file and it will find the data card and start processing. "Searching for Huawei Device."
5. Universal Master Code Generator Will give you Unlock code and Flash Code
6. After above screen it will ask you for the unlock code, at this time you need to give FLASH CODE as your password or UNLOCK CODE and then your data card software upgrade will be done successfully.
7. Now Download and install Huawei Mobile Partner Software, it will work on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 as well.
8. Now Open the Huawei Mobile Partner from the desktop, and if asked use your unlock code you have generated in the step 2.
9. Create new profile for you network provider (Using APN and User name and password), try to connect to the internet now.

You can drop your modem IMEI if you need Unlock codes & Flash Codes.

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