I recently bought a Telstra 4G USB+WiFi Plus 4GX mobile broadband modem with a pre-paid SIM card from Coles. The modem is aka Huawei E8372 LTE Wingle (model: E8372h-608) and uses a Standard sized SIM.
I unlocked the USB modem using the following instructions (partly based on master131's comments from a previous deal at https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/299746#comment-4567368).
Guide to Unlock Huawei E8372h-608
- Free Unlock tool for All Huawei HSDPA Modem with unlock code Generate. Huawei Unlock Tool. Search this site. Right Click 'Huawei Mobile Connect - 3G Modem' Select.
- Unlock Huawei E303 Modem Using the Huawei Code Calculator. The codes we are talking about are the ones you will need to unlock the modem. For this method, they can be generated either online, offline or free ones can be found online. Calculating the codes will rely on the Huawei Code Calculator.
1. If plugged in, unplug the USB Modem from PC.
Insert a non-Telstra SIM card into the USB Modem and leave unplugged.
If installed, uninstall 'Telstra 4G USB+WiFi Plus' driver via Settings > Apps > Programs and Features.
Restart PC.
2. Get the Flash Code for your USB Modem by entering its device IMEI here: https://unlockclub.ru/flash_code.html
Write down or screenshot the 'Flash Code' as it will be used later in step 6.
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3. Download the Huawei Serial & COM port drivers here:
http://unlockclub.ru/downloads/FcSerialDrv.rar
http://unlockclub.ru/downloads/Huawei_Drivers.rar The martian subtitle.
Unpack the drivers (using 7-Zip or similar).
To install the drivers, run the 'DriverSetup.exe' from the 2 unpacked folders (wait 30 seconds or so because they install silently)
Run …FcSerialDrvDriverSetup.exe
Run …DriverSetup.exe
4. Plug the USB Modem directly into your PC (avoid using a USB Hub if possible, as some people have reported problems https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/414606#comment-6592437).
5. Download DC-Unlocker from here: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/downloads
Unzip 'dc-unlocker2client_1.00.1403.zip'.
Right-click on 'dc-unlocker2client.exe' and then click Run-as-Administrator.
Press the Magnifying-Glass button to confirm that the drivers are loaded correctly and the modem is detected.
Note the status: SIM Lock Status should be 'Locked (Card Lock)' if using a non-Telstra SIM card.
Write down or screenshot the current Firmware version and Dashboard version (WebUI) as they may be useful in future.
Minimize the DC-Unlocker program for now.
6. Download the Firmware (for downgrading the modem) from here: http://unlockclub.ru/downloads/E8372_firmware_downgrade.7z
Unpack 'E8372_firmware_downgrade.7z'.
Run …E8372_firmware_downgradeP711s-WINGLE_Update_21.110.99.04.00.exe to FLASH the firmware and when prompted, enter the 'Flash Code' from step 2.
7. Download 'Huawei Calculator.zip' (right-click on the file > Download > Standard Download) from the URL below (copy the URL to a browser):
https://mega.nz/#F!3FtiSS6J!Knek_Ws7Q0XaJzdpPE_tLA
Unzip 'Huawei Calculator.zip'.
Run …Huawei CalculatorSalluhassanNewHuaweiLowDotNet.exe and select 'OEM Code' from the Option drop-down.
Press [Click to Read Data]
Press [Calculate] then write down or screenshot the 'OEM Code' as it will be used later in step 10.
From same Huawei Calculator program, select '(NCK) Network Unlock Code' from the Option drop-down.
Press [Click to Read Data]
Press [Calculate] then write down or screenshot the 'NCK Code' as it may be useful in future.
Press [Unlock] and if successful, a pop-up should display 'Unlocked Directly'.
Note: I originally got an error 'Device Not Found!' for the NCK [Click to Read Data] step as I hadn't uninstalled the Telstra driver (as per step 1). After uninstalling the driver, I closed then re-ran the Huawei Calculator and selected COM-Port ('COM7' in my case) before repeating the NCK steps.
8. Go to DC-Unlocker and press the Magnifying-Glass button to confirm status: SIM Lock Status should be 'Unlocked'.
9. Download a newer universal firmware version from here: https://routerunlock.com/?wpfb_dl=1587
Unpack 'E8372h-153_P711s-WINGLE_Update_21.210.09.00.00_Universal.rar'.
Run 'E8372h-153_P711s-WINGLE_Update_21.210.09.00.00_Universal.exe' to FLASH the firmware to a newer version.
10. Download a universal Web UI version from here: https://routerunlock.com/?wpfb_dl=1583
Unpack 'E8372H_Update_WEBUI_17.100.11.00.03_RE5_Universal.rar'.
Run 'E8372H_Update_WEBUI_17.100.11.00.03_RE5_Universal.exe' to FLASH the Web UI and when prompted, enter the 'OEM Code' from step 7.
11. Make sure the 'Mobile Broadband HL Service' driver from Huawei is installed by clicking AutoRun on the Mobile Broadband drive in Windows File Explorer.
Notes:
FIRMWARE: Default (Telstra) version was 21.180.19.12.302, after Unlocking it's upgraded to 21.210.09.00.00 Gmail settings are out of date messages.
WEB UI: Default (Telstra) version was 17.100.07.19.302, after Unlocking it's upgraded to 17.100.11.00.03
IP ADDRESS: Default was 192.168.1.1, after Unlocking it changes to 192.168.8.1
If preferred, you can change IP Address back to 192.168.1.1 (or 192.168.x.x) via Settings > WLAN > DHCP
Launch DC-Unlocker Huawei CDMA Modems Unlocker client
Open User Account data tab, enter your username and password that you received after credits purchase. Click 'Check account status'. (you can buy credits here www.dc-unlocker.com/buy) If DC-Unlocker/Vygis/Rocker/Infinity dongle is connected, do not enter username and password, only click 'Check login'.
Now proceed to Modems tab and click Detect device
Wait till DC-Unlocker Huawei CDMA Modems Unlocker software fully detects device
Open Unlock tab and click Unlock button, wait till you see message that modem is unlocked
After you see that modem successfully unlocked, restart it by disconnecting and connecting it back. NOTE: if after performing unlock operation modem is still locked follow these steps: Launch DC-Unlocker Huawei CDMA Modems Unlocker client again, repeat login procedure. Navigate to Help tab and click Access support area
You should be redirected to support area website
Type 'ec156' in search field and hit enter
Select 'EC156_Firmware_TCPUR001B106D00SP06C000(Normal).zip' then click on download button
Run the downloaded file and update the firmware of your EC156 Data card to version 11.106.00.06.000, by putting a check mark on I accept the agreement and clicking Next button
On the following window put a check on Auto remove the device after update and click Next
Read Warning message on the next window and pay attention to things you should be aware during update. Then click Start button.
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Open DC-Unlocker Huawei CDMA modems unlocker client, navigate to Unlock tab and click on Read firmware code button
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Copy Firmware Updater code from the program window and paste it in EC156 update wizard window. Click Next button
Wait for firmware update wizard to end work
After update is done, other window should appear. Click OK and Finish buttons. Reconnect EC156 afterwards
Huawei Mobile Broadband Driver
Now run DC-Unlocker Huawei CDMA Modems Unlocker client and repeat unlocking.
Type 'ec156' in search field and hit enter
Select 'EC156_Firmware_TCPUR001B106D00SP06C000(Normal).zip' then click on download button
Run the downloaded file and update the firmware of your EC156 Data card to version 11.106.00.06.000, by putting a check mark on I accept the agreement and clicking Next button
On the following window put a check on Auto remove the device after update and click Next
Read Warning message on the next window and pay attention to things you should be aware during update. Then click Start button.
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Open DC-Unlocker Huawei CDMA modems unlocker client, navigate to Unlock tab and click on Read firmware code button
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Copy Firmware Updater code from the program window and paste it in EC156 update wizard window. Click Next button
Wait for firmware update wizard to end work
After update is done, other window should appear. Click OK and Finish buttons. Reconnect EC156 afterwards
Huawei Mobile Broadband Driver
Now run DC-Unlocker Huawei CDMA Modems Unlocker client and repeat unlocking.
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If you are going to use device with R-UIM card, you need to detect device again. If R-UIM settings line says NV Only, do as following: navigate to Unlock tab, select from drop down menu R-UIM Only or R-UIM preferred and click Write R-UIM settings.
