Megafon 4g modem m150 2 firmware. Unlocking and flashing a new dashboard in Huawei E3372H Stick

Throughout the year, telecom operators without unnecessary words released updated modems with a fresh blocking algorithm to replace older devices. But this time, something clicked in the dark depths of the marketers’ skulls and they unanimously decided to keep the old modem names, but sell completely new devices under them. Thus, they created quite a bit of confusion, and now (end of 2015) the following models are presented on the modem market:

• Megaphone M150-2(Huawei E3372 S
• Megaphone M150-2(Huawei E3372 H) - 4G modem, 2015 model. It is easy to distinguish from the old model by the serial number (S/N): for the new modem it begins with the characters G4P...;

• MTS 827F(Huawei E3372 S) - 4G modem, model 2014;
• MTS 827F(Huawei E3372 H) - 4G modem, 2015 model. It also differs from the old model in the serial number (S/N): for the new modem it begins with the characters G4P...;

Despite the similar names even of the original Huawei modems (they differ only in the letters S and H), in fact this is completely different devices with incompatible firmware.

Attention! A feature of the MegaFon M150-2 modem firmware starting from version 21.315.01.00.143 and higher is that they are not supported even by transitional firmware. You can unlock such modems only using the “needle method” (instructions from the MTS modem, but all actions are absolutely similar).

Now, after clarification of all formalities, you can start unlocking.

Unlocking instructions

1. Download the archive with the Huawei Code Reader 2015 program and unpack it to a place convenient for you.
2. Connect your modem via USB. Typically, when you connect a device to a PC, you have a separate CDROM partition that contains the device installation program.
3. Install the included drivers that came with your device.
4. If you are running your modem software to connect to the Internet, disable it before running Huawei code reader 2015.
5. Launch Huawei code reader 2015 and click the button "1. Read data" as the picture shows.
   

   

6. As a result, the drop-down list of COM ports in the program will be filled with devices. You select the COM port manually. If, as a result of performing these steps, no devices appear in the list, then drivers for the modem ( Wi-Fi router) are not installed or installed incorrectly. If you did everything correctly, the following information will appear in the program log window:

   Device found:
   Model: MegaFon M150-2
   IMEI: 866119028147453
   S/N: G4PDW15820006031
   Dashboard version: MGF_Dashboard_Win2.3.4_Mac2.3.4
   Software version: 21.200.07.00.209
   Hardware version: CL2E3372HM Ver.A
   Software compilation date/time: Jun 10 2015, 19:51:41
   SIM lock: Blocked
   Remaining attempts to enter NCK: 10
   

   In the above example, we see that our MegaFon M150-2 modem is locked and the number of remaining attempts to enter the unlock code is 10. For correct operation function for detecting that the modem is blocked, a SIM card must be inserted into it third party operator.

   If all attempts to enter the unlock code have been used up, it is not possible to unlock such a modem with the code. Please note whether your modem still attempts to enter the unlock code.

   If Huawei Code Reader 2015 does not find the modem, then check the modem firmware version in the settings of its control panel (connection manager).
   A feature of firmware 21.200.07.01.209 of the Megafon M150-2 modem is that it blocks the execution of most AT commands, including memory reading/writing. Therefore, in order to read data and unlock the modem, you need to update it to another firmware.

   Instructions for flashing

   1. Stop the protection completely during the flashing process. antivirus programs, and if Kaspersky is installed, then it is better to remove it altogether at this time.
   2. Close any programs that may be using the modem ports.
   3. Remove the modem from the computer's USB port.
   4. Remove (uninstall) the connection manager from your computer.
   5. Install the driver
   6. Plug the modem into the computer's USB port.
   7. Install the transition firmware
      During the flashing process, the installer will ask you for a flashing password (flash code). It is calculated using the IMEI number of the modem and can be calculated using the link
   8. Then install the modified
   9. If desired, sew a universal
   
   

   If you also failed to flash the firmware, then there is another universal method unlocking - "needle method". Read these instructions for the MTS 829F modem. It is completely suitable for the MegaFon M150-2 modem, because... in fact, this is the same device - Huawei E3372H. Follow all steps exactly according to the instructions and the unlocking will be removed.

7. After successfully reading information about the modem, if the service blocks Hash1 and Hash2 are filled in, you can begin processing the received information by clicking on the button "2. Calculate Encrypted Block". The data processing process can take from 2 to 20-30 minutes depending on the performance of your computer. If everything was successful, the Encrypted Block field should be filled with symbols, as shown in the screenshot.
   
   
8. Follow the link https://unlock.exaccess.com/#!digiseller/detail/1867717 to the unlock code order page.
9. Enter the Encrypted Block string in the appropriate field, select convenient way payment and click the "Buy Now" button.
   
   
10. After payment you will be taken to a form for filling out modem data, namely you need to enter modem model in free form and IMEI, which can be copied directly from the Huawei code reader 2015 program window.
    

If you still don’t get to the form for filling out the modem data, then go to the oplata.info website using your e-mail specified during payment, select your purchase and enter the modem data.

11. After entering the data, click the “Submit” button and immediately, in place of the form, the unlock code for your modem will be shown.
    
12. Open the software for connecting to the Internet (the modem must have a SIM card from a third-party operator), enter the received code in the “Unlock code” field and click the “Enter” button.
    
    
13. After this, your modem will be unlocked and will work with SIM cards of any operator.

Instructions for those who find it easier to perceive information in video form:

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Unlock the modem necessary if you want to untie it from working with the SIM card of one specific operator cellular communication. If you use mobile internet via a 3G/4G modem purchased from an operator, then sooner or later you will have to face a situation when, for objective reasons, you want to change it - for example, another one will have more favorable tariff. Or you will go to the country, and outside the city in your area it will be better to receive communication from another operator.

If you insert, for example, a SIM card from MTS into a modem purchased from Megafon, it will not work. To correct the situation, you need to unlock the Megafon modem, that is, unblock it from being tied to a specific cellular operator. Unlock Huawei modem There are several ways - free and paid. In this article we will talk about free ones.

How to unlock an OLD Huawei modem?

If you have a relatively old model, which you bought a couple of years ago, then you can unlock the modem using its IMEI - individual number assigned at the manufacturer's factory. It is easy to find under the cover of the device.

Also, IMEI is usually present on a sticker or label included in the box with the modem. Now using this number we can get the unlock code for our MegaFon modem, and we will get it using several programs from third-party developers.

Basically all “branded” modems with logos on them mobile companies, actually made in China by Huawei, so we will use utilities specifically for devices from this company.

Download the Huawei Modem program

Go to the website huawei.mobzon.ru and download one of the current ones on at the moment versions of the program for working with Huawei modems. Choose any assembly - they differ only in functionality, you can read in detail about each of them directly on our website.

She will replace standard program from the operator, which was installed when the modem was first connected to the computer. Since you already used it, it should have been installed, as well as the drivers for the modem. If you deleted them, you will need to install them again - to do this, insert the device into the computer and confirm the installation. Or manually run EXE file from the modem's internal flash memory.

Also, before downloading, make sure that your specific model is supported - the list will be at the bottom of the page. The model number of your modem is also usually indicated on the packaging or in the instructions.

So, if everything is fine, download and install the program, then insert the modem with the new SIM card into USB port PC and launch it.

A window should appear asking you to enter the unlock code.

In some modem models, the same window appears when using standard software from the operator.

Huawei Calculator program

Great! The first part of the epic is over, now we download another application called HuaweiCalculator. Unzip it on your computer and run it. In the first field we need to enter the IMEI already known to us, and then generate several other ciphers by pressing the “CALC” button.

Of all of them, we will need NCK - this is the modem unlock code, which will need to be entered into that same window in the first program. In my version, this value is “34994905” - remember it.

Huawei Modem Terminal

It happens that when connected to USB, the window for entering the unlock code described in step 1 does not automatically open. Then you will have to download another program - Huawei Modem Terminal to communicate with the modem via service teams.

Open it and select here the item that says “HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G PC UI Interface” and press the “Connect” button.

After that, enter the “AT” command in the lower field in order to check the connection with the modem. If the outcome is successful, the following message should appear in the main window:

"Send: AT
Receive: OK"

If everything is “OK”, then this means that we can now control the modem using the so-called service AT commands.

There are actually a lot of them, but we need exactly those that are required to unlock the modem. Here they are (when writing commands, quotes “” are required!):

• AT^CARDLOCK="nck code" - to unlock
• AT^CARDUNLOCK="nck md5 hash" - to reset unlock attempts to 10
• AT^CARDLOCK? - to check the lock status

On last request The modem displays the following results:

CARDLOCK: A,B,0
• A - “2” means that there is no symlock, “1” - if the modem is locked
• B — number of remaining unlock attempts.
• The new modem has 10 of them.

In our example, the modem is locked (1) and there are still 10 attempts left, that is, no one has tried to unlock it before. All that remains is to enter the code AT^CARDLOCK=”nck code”, where “nck code” is the value of the same NSK code that was obtained earlier in the Huawei Calculator program. For me it is equal to “34994905”.

2nd method of unlocking - for OLD and NEW modems

For those models that are not supported by the previous program, there has recently been another one - Huawei Unlock Code Calculator. In addition to two unlock codes (V1 and V2), it also contains a password for flashing the firmware.

• V1, or OLD Algo Unlock Code - unlock code for modems with old version firmware,
• V2, or NEW Algo Unlock Code - for modems with new firmware.

Let's try to use this utility with my modem - enter the IMEI and generate codes.

As you can see, the value “v1” coincides with what the previous program gave us - this is what we need to use, since the modem is old and the firmware on it is also old.

Method 3 - online calculator

Recently another convenient and free service for 2013-2014 models - here is the link. Look carefully and find your model in the list of one of the flashing options, then enter the IMEI code of your device and receive an unlock password.

Method 4 - universal PAID

Finally, for the really lazy ones who don’t want to bother with finding IMEI, determining the unlock code and other nonsense, there is one universal method that is suitable for most modems. But you will have to pay a little for it - about 5 euros. But we will talk about it in. I also recommend reading the Huawei modem untethered from the operators.

As a result, I spent 800 rubles, it seems there is 4G which is not available, plus I have to pay for the Internet in 2 weeks

Advantages:

Flaws:

A new program that is designed on a half-screen, and not like the miniature one in megaphone modems
-the device turns off 3 times more often than previous models
-forced to work in the NDNIS connection type, in front of the modems you could optionally set it to anyone as desired (RAS was selected)
-From the moment of purchase, after 2 weeks you will have to connect the Internet, and pay accordingly (previously, upon purchase, the Internet was given for at least a month, or even for two, depending from the tariff)
After installing the program, you will connect it a hundred times, it will work for 2 minutes and turn off, and after 3 hours it will work more stable.
-Often there is a network search, it doesn’t seem to be critical, but now I can’t play tanks normally because the modem turns off and the network is searched, you go into the game and then you lose!

Period of use:

several months

If you insert stock Megaphone M150-2 into the router, then nothing will happen ( UPD with firmware 6.30.2 the STICK firmware is already detected, see comments). The fact is that HUAWEI E3372s works in two versions of firmware STICK and HILINK. The firmware is completely interchangeable. To work with Mikrotik, you need to reflash the modem to HILINK. In this mode, the modem will be detected as an LTE interface and have its own router.

ATTENTION! If you doubt your actions, it is better to refuse the procedure or entrust the procedure to familiar specialists. Follow the sequence strictly and do not skip steps. This procedure done repeatedly and 100% working stock firmware Megaphone.

To switch to HILINK firmware you must first(!) download the software:

• – this is an update of the dashboard (modem firmware) to version 3.5;
• Generate FLASH CODE for the IMEI of your modem;
• – HILINK firmware (not branded);
• – Web interface HILINK firmware (not bended);

So let's get started:

1. Using the terminal we connect to COM port modem and execute the unlock command:

at^nvwrex=8268,0,12,1,0,0,0,2,0,0,0,a,0,0,0

2. Now we extract SIM card and SD.

3. Write down the IMEI of the modem. This may (most likely) be needed for firmware. It can be taken from the device information in the operator software (usually the “Diagnostics” section).

4. We remove the operator software (only the Megafon shell). This is necessary so that all sorts of autostarts do not occupy the modem ports when flashing the firmware. We leave the drivers so that the modem is normally detected in the device manager.

5. Install dashboard 3.5. This is the firmware of the modem. It is not software for managing a modem.

6. Install MobileBrServ. It does this silently, but if you restart the service, it asks “reinstall?”

7. We install unbranded firmware (E3372s-153TCPU...). Here the Flash Code can be requested, which is calculated based on the IMEI (was calculated during the preparation stage).

If everything went well, then flash the web interface (E3372sWEBUI...).

If everything was done in order and carefully, then the modem will be detected as network card with the network 192.168.8.0/24, where the modem itself will be 192.168.8.1.

By connecting to the modem http://192.168.8.1/ you can configure automatic connection to the network and use “4G only”.

You can plug the modem into Mikrotik. There it will show up as an LTE interface:

After the client is created (Apply/OK), it should receive an IP:

Next, we set up masquerading on this interface:

Well, that's all.

The modem will also be available via IP 192.168.8.1. There you can also monitor SMS.

None of the operators provide white/public IP, so setting up DDNS makes no sense. To have access to Mikrotik you will have to connect it via PPTP (for example) to an external network through which you can organize routing.