Huawei E5830, E5832 & E5838 Free Unlock

[redddevil]

Just went through the procedure again from scratch on my laptop - also running XP - and the results of the EFS read are still 1592 kb (and apparently codeless).
Any ideas?

PS tried doing with SIM card (Tmobile not 3) in situ and the file became 1602Kb

[MKAlex]

OK got it now thanks for the replies. EFS attached and grateful for any help.

Unlock Code: 23064162

you welcome

[Jim.Mahoney]

Unlock Code: 23064162

you welcome

Not convinced as the code is in the wrong area!

[Jim.Mahoney]

Just went through the procedure again from scratch on my laptop - also running XP - and the results of the EFS read are still 1592 kb (and apparently codeless).
Any ideas?

PS tried doing with SIM card (Tmobile not 3) in situ and the file became 1602Kb

It's highly unlikely you'll get a valid code from that size of file...

The SIM must be removed from the device...

Remember to ensure that you check the 'Alternative Method' box before reading EFS.

[redddevil]

It's highly unlikely you'll get a valid code from that size of file...

The SIM must be removed from the device...

Remember to ensure that you check the 'Alternative Method' box before reading EFS.

without the SIM card 1592Kb, with a T-mobile SIM 1602Kb either of which is too big according to your earlier notes. I have checked 'Alternative method' too. I did it exactly as per the instructions - even did the 00 send to check comms - and the file I get is 1592Kb.

[redddevil]

Unlock Code: 23064162

you welcome

Went to give this a go and found that there are zero unlock tries left which is annoying. The modem is new to me (but not new) so I guess previous owner must have had some failed attempts. I did find a program that claimed to reset the unlock tries but when I ran it the 'unlock reset' button was absent so I guess I'm stuck.

[Jim.Mahoney]

Went to give this a go and found that there are zero unlock tries left which is annoying. The modem is new to me (but not new) so I guess previous owner must have had some failed attempts. I did find a program that claimed to reset the unlock tries but when I ran it the 'unlock reset' button was absent so I guess I'm stuck.

Some networks set their unlock tries counter to 10/10 from new! Pretty disgusting but many networks operate in a disgusting manner any way!

You can try flashing new firmware, in some cases this does reset the code tries counter!

I try never to guess codes, which is why I wouldn't even attempt to offer you a code from the wrong size file. I have looked through your EFS twice and only one code is even slightly close BUT it's in the wrong area of the file!

If you want to try flashing new firmware let me know the exact model and I'll give you a link to the appropriate file.

[MKAlex]

@redddevil
check the modem DC Unlocker
and post log

[redddevil]

Some networks set their unlock tries counter to 10/10 from new! Pretty disgusting but many networks operate in a disgusting manner any way!

You can try flashing new firmware, in some cases this does reset the code tries counter!

I try never to guess codes, which is why I wouldn't even attempt to offer you a code from the wrong size file. I have looked through your EFS twice and only one code is even slightly close BUT it's in the wrong area of the file!

If you want to try flashing new firmware let me know the exact model and I'll give you a link to the appropriate file.

When you say exact model does that mean you need something other than E5830 or is that sufficient?

[redddevil]

@redddevil
check the modem DC Unlocker
and post log

Will do tomorrow - thanks.

[redddevil]

Will do tomorrow - thanks.

DC - Unlocker 2 Client 1.00.0620

Detecting card :

selection :
manufacturer - Huawei modems
model - Auto detect (recommended)

Found modem : E5830
Model : Huawei E5830/E583x
IMEI : 354103030925618
Serial NR. : Y84CAC1033101709
Firmware : 666.11.81.07.106
Compile date / time : Oct 29 2009 09:56:20
Dashboard version : UTPS11.302.04.08.156
Chipset : Qualcomm MSM7225
SIM Lock status : Locked (Card Lock)

I assume this is what you mean!
TFYH

[Jim.Mahoney]

Latest firmware is: 716.11.17.07.108

Available here: DC Files - Huawei E5830

[redddevil]

Latest firmware is: 716.11.17.07.108

Available here: DC Files - Huawei E5830

Thanks Jim. I downloaded and ran that. All seemed well in that it claimed to have finished OK but when I redo DCUNLOCKER enquiry firmware still shows as 666.11.81 etc. Not sure what happened - do I need to have done something to modem pre update?

[redddevil]

Thanks Jim. I downloaded and ran that. All seemed well in that it claimed to have finished OK but when I redo DCUNLOCKER enquiry firmware still shows as 666.11.81 etc. Not sure what happened - do I need to have done something to modem pre update?

OK - done some more reading and answered my own question. Obviously the update worked 'cause I can now access modem settings via wifi. The unlock software I have still reports 0 of 10 attempts available though so presume I really am scuppered now?

[Jim.Mahoney]

OK - done some more reading and answered my own question. Obviously the update worked 'cause I can now access modem settings via wifi. The unlock software I have still reports 0 of 10 attempts available though so presume I really am scuppered now?

On flashing:

1. Remove modem for PC connection.
2. Press and hold Mobile Dial Key and then press Power Switch button for 5 second until red signal LED and yellow battery LED are lit.
3. Now connect to your PC and run upgrade software.
4. Wait for process to fully complete.


OK, now try a factory reset:

Note down any important setting if needs be...

Press and hold Wi-Fi/WPS buttons for 5 seconds. The unit will go through a full factory reset.

Now try to read the EFS again.

I'm going to ignore the tries counter for now as this 'may' be a red herring...