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 downloadspeed. Key features of this
device includes -
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Size: 71.5×26×11mm
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HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz ·
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EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz; ·
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HSDPA 3.6M ·
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Data / SMS / USSD support ·
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Invoke browser option ·
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Rx Diversity (Optional) ·
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Improved design ·
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Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7,
Mac, and Linux OS (limited versions) ·
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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 E1550Unlock 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 theapplication 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 applicationnow 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.
MOBLIE PARTNER :
HUAWEI UNLOCKER :
E155XUPDATE_11.608.13.02.00.B418 :
HUAWEI_UTPS11.302.09.06.209 :
