As a victim of IDEA's "hide the fact" marketing, i was looking everywhere possible to unlock the SIM locked Huawei E1550 3G modem. But i was never inspired so much as yesterday when they barred my service for late payment. Thank you IDEA, you only made it possible. Now that I have unlocked the Huawei E1550 3G USB modem, let me share it with other thousands of IDEA NETSETTER users and others who face the same problem. Its as simple and won't take you more than 5 minutes or costs you huge bucks, but some patience to read.
Step 1 : Download the file from HERE
OR
Mirror Download
Step 2 : Extract the folder.
Extract "DOM_CALC.rar" file.
Run Huawei Modem Unlocker application. Enter your IMEI number and hit calculate.
Note down the "Flash Code" obtained.
Step 3 : Open the folder "_huawei_firmware_E1550_iDEA iNDIA_11.608.13.02.00.B418(1)" , run the "E155XUpdate_11.608.13.02.00.B418.exe" . In some stage, you will be asked for the password. Enter the "Flash Code" obtained from step 2.
Thats it, now you are done with UNLOCKING your HUAWEI E1550 3G USB Modem. Enjoy the freedom of mobility and numerous service provider options now.
Disclaimer : Do it at your own risk. Some wrong move can damage your modem permanently. Though i never heard of any damaged modem.... !!! :-D
PS : Ignore the rest of the files in the downloaded folder. You will need only the above mentioned files for Unlocking.
GPRS settings for several Network Providers
Aircel APN: aircelgprs | Access Number: *99***1#
Airtel APN: airtelgprs.com | Access Number: *99#
Tata Docomo APN: tata.docom.internet | Access Number: *99#
Idea APN: internet | Access Number: *99#
Reliance APN: rcomwap | Access Number: *99#
BSNL 3G APN: bsnlnet | Access Number: *99#
MTNL 3G Postpaid APN: mtnl3g | Access Number: *99#
MTNL 3G Prepaid APN: pps3g | Access Number: *99#
