Idea
NetSetter is a 3G HSDPA USB Device with the model number as Huawei E1550. The
device has the maximum speed of 3.6 Mbps which means 330 KB/Sec of download
speed. Key features of this device includes -
- Size: 71.5×26×11mm
- HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz ·
- EDGE/GPRS/GSM
850/900/1800/1900MHz; ·
- HSDPA 3.6M ·
- Data / SMS / USSD
support ·
- Invoke browser option ·
- Rx Diversity (Optional) ·
- Improved design ·
- Compatible with Windows
2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac, and Linux OS (limited versions) ·
- Micro SD Card Slot
Idea
Netsetter 3G is sold for a price of 1600 INR in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
while it is sold for 1999 in rest of India. A brand new idea device is locked
to the first Idea Sim Card that is inserted in the device. Earlier, Idea
devices used to be locked to the Idea network but now they are have locked to a
sim card which means you cannot use the device even with a different mobile sim
card from the same network which is lame. Idea may try to give a rational
explanation for the same but it somehow makes no sense, it is a desperate try
to sell more devices and prevent customer from sharing it.
Pre-requisites
before unlocking
The
process to unlock the device is fairly simple and has no rocket science
involved. You just have to run the setup file of just 3 software packages and
you are done. Additionally, you may need to have an idea sim card with you with
its PUK code. To know the PUK code, you can call the Idea customer care.
Alternatively, You can also SMS the first 19 digits of the sim s/n to 55303
from the same idea number. The SMS format is -
PUK <First 19 digits of s/n found
behind the sim card>
Send
this SMS to 55303 and within minutes you will receive your PUK code as a SMS.
However, in most cases, you may not require this and just knowing the HUAWEI
E1550 Unlock Code may suffice.
Step
1
Insert
your Idea NetSetter 3G device (with the original Idea sim card it came
bundled with) in the USB port of your computer and install the Idea
NetSetter software. This is to ensure that all the necessary device drivers are
installed. You can skip this step if you already have the software installed.
Step
2
Run
the setup file of the E155XUpdate_11.608.13.02.00.B418 Software and
follow the on-screen instructions. If the device is not found by the
application, make sure to exit the Idea Software or any other application that
may be using the Idea USB device and try again. You will require the flash code
for continuing with the process. Use the Huawei Unlocker software and key in
the IMEI number of the Idea Netsetter (Remove the sim card to see the IMEI
number). The application will generate two numbers Flash and Nck. Flash
code is the one that you will need in this step. Also, note down the Nck
code, you might require this in the last step.
This is where you might have to
enter the flash code and the steps proceed as shown in screens if you enter a
correct flash code.
Huawei E1550 Unlocker - Note the
flash code and the unlock code
Step
3
Now,
you are one step closer to unlocking of the NetSetter device. Start the setup
file of HUAWEI_UTPS11.302.09.06.209 software and follow the on-screen
instructions. Again, ensure that the 3G device is not being used by any other
software so that the application could find it easily.
Step
4
This
step involves installing the Huawei Original Unbranded Mobile Partner software
on your computer to manage the 3G device. It is the same software that comes
with NetSetter but it is just that it is unbranded and has no logo for any
telecom company. But it is recommended to install to complete the unlocking
procedure. It is like a normal software installation and does not require any
specific guidelines.
Step
5
This
is the most important and the final step. I hope you have the PUK code
for the Idea Sim Card handy. The Idea Sim Card required in this step can be any
Idea sim card (original bundled or a new one) but the PUK code should
belong to the one you intend to insert in the 3G device.
Remove
the 3G device from the computer and re-insert. Launch the Mobile Partner
software, it will immediately ask for a password (saying you have 3 chances).
Try to enter the PUK code correctly. After two chances if you are unable to
succeed, do not try the 3rd time, simply take out the 3G device from the USB
port without closing the software. You should notice that the password window
is not visible now. Close Mobile Partner.
Re-insert
the Idea NetSetter, launch the Mobile Partner and notice that the application
now asks for a password allowing 10 retry attempts. You now need to provide the
Huawei Unlock Code (Nck Code) which you got from the Huawei Unlocker
software. Once you key in the correct code, the 3G Netsetter is unlocked and
you are good to go. You can now use any sim card from any mobile network.
Conclusion
The
successful completion of the 5th step unlocks the Idea NetSetter 3G and allows
you to use the device with any damn 3G network in the world. One of the changes
that you might see after the completion of the process is the presence of a
different software on the 3G device instead of Idea Branded Software. The new
software is the Huawei Megafone Software and can be used without any
issues. Just plug the device in to any computer and install the bundled
software in the 3G device.
Another
useful aspect of this unlocking procedure is that after the unlock, you can use
the device for making voice calls right from your computer using the
computer’s mic and speakers.
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