How to unlock zte mf823d beeline modem. Firmware and unlocking of the ZTE MF823D modem

This article will talk about unlocking the 4G modem ZTE MF823 and ZTE MF823D, which is sold by the Megafon operator under the name Megafon M100-3, and for the Beeline operator - ZTE MF823 Beeline And ZTE MF823D Beeline. You can find detailed specifications and available firmware on this page: .

Like many articles about unlocking, I’ll start with the data that the dc-unlocker client shows

Found modem: M100-3
Model: ZTE Megafon M100-3
IMEI: 862926022166295
Firmware: BD_MF823HDV1.0.0B02
Compile date/time: Jul 29 2013 11:36:56
Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9215
NAND Flash: H9DA2GG1GJAMCR
SIM Lock status: unlocked

Unlocking / unlocking ZTE MF823 (Megafon M100-3, Beeline ZTE MF823, Beeline ZTE MF823D)
1. To unlock the ZTE MF823 modem, you need to make sure that the modem works correctly with its native SIM card.
2. Download and install drivers: .
3. Download the application: .
4. Connect the ZTE MF823 modem to the computer without a SIM card.
5. Launch the application ZTE MF823 Manager and to activate the diagnostic port, press the “1. Connect” button. (The modem must have a default IP address 192.168.0.1 , or you can change the IP address to 192.168.8.1 (for ZTE MF823D model).
6. After this, the installation of drivers will begin and Device Manager - Section COM Ports should appear ALCATEL HS-USB Android DIAG 902D (COM_X_). At this stage, you need to remember the number of the assigned COM port (COM_X_), where X is the required number. If, in addition to it, the system tries to install other drivers and displays an error, then do not pay attention to it.

7. In the application ZTE MF823 Manager press the button "2. Detect" This will update the list of available COM ports in the system. Then in the drop-down list you need to select the com port (COM_X_), which we remembered in paragraph 6.
8. Now press the button "3. Read".

In the program window we see the following information:

IMEI: 862926022166295
Unlock attempts: 05
Status: Locked
Encrypted: D7D52F57BD0E942193501DB67FDA6926

9. Now let’s figure out what exactly we got.
IMEI - If you have a modem, it must match that of your modem and contain 15 digits.
Unlock attempts - the number of attempts to enter the unlock code, in this case there are 5.
Status: Locked - means blocked
Encrypted: - data on the basis of which the unlock code will be issued.

Attention!!! If your data was received in a different format or form, you need to repeat steps 1-8. And pay attention to the correct installation of drivers for the DIAG port, and the correct choice of COM port in step 7.

10. Go to the page: Free check for unlock availability for ZTE modems and fill in the IMEI and Encrypted fields received in step 8.
11. If the check result is like this: Great! You can order a code!. Then we move along link and order an unlock code. If the answer is negative, either the data from the modem was read incorrectly, or we cannot unlock your modem.

12. After making the payment, you will have access to a form with the following fields:
- Email address (email);
- IMEI;
- Encrypted Block;
You must fill them out carefully and without errors and click on the send button.
13. On the same page, in the paid item section, the item will be displayed Unlock code.

14. Insert the SIM card of a “foreign” operator into the ZTE MF823 modem (Megafon M100-3, Beeline ZTE MF823, Beeline ZTE MF823D) and into the software from the modem, in the case of Megafon M100-3 Enter the Unlock Code, and in the case of a modem Beeline ZTE MF823 enter the unlock code if you log into the modem via the Web interface.

Unlocking and flashing a modem, be it Beeline, MegaFon, MTS, Tele2 or any other, despite the simplicity of the action, is a responsible step. And yet it’s worth it - the reward will be complete freedom in choosing the best tariff from any of the cellular providers.

a 3G/4G

The motivation for the firmware is to change the tariff of the cellular provider without having to buy one for each of them modem.

The fact is that in pursuit of additional profit, the cellular company blocks the use of SIM cards from competing operators. In a good way, there are no physical reasons to prohibit the use, for example, in modem e, sold by Beeline, SIM from MegaFon, MTS, Tele2, Yota, Rostelecom and regional operators. All modem We use the same 3G and 4G standards (UMTS-900/2100 and LTE-800/2600, where the number indicates frequencies in megahertz). And here it becomes possible to “untie”, for example, device Huawei E1750 or router ZTE-MF90+ from MTS or Beeline.

Cell phone unlocking methods modem ovs and routers

There are three approaches to unlocking:

Here are completely free and proven methods. There is no need to buy any “loans” or anything else - modem s and routers can be unlocked for free if desired, and after unlocking they work flawlessly for 10 years or more.

How to unlock and flash modem s from Beeline

Don't create unnecessary problems for yourself! Often you can limit yourself to a simple unlock modem but without reflashing it. This is the easiest way - your device will work for 100%, because the highest goal of the subscriber is to get rid of the “binding” to the operator. Firmware only makes sense when modem or the router supports more high speed, but its “native” firmware prevents it from overclocking (a software limit on the maximum connection speed, “built into” the current version of the software, cannot be disabled in any other way) - this was the case, for example, in the first LTE- modem ah Yota and in 3G- modem e Huawei E1820.

How to unlock and flash modem ZTE MF180 (Beeline) for all SIM cards

When connecting to a PC USB port for the first time modem installs the program "USB- modem Beeline is an application imposed by Beeline.

Previously, it was called BID (“Beeline Internet Home”). The program window size is fixed and closes everything on the Windows desktop. Inconvenient.

You can unlock the ZTE MF180 by replacing its native program, for example, with “MTS Connect Manager”. Before flashing the firmware, the Beeline and MTS versions may be incompatible, which is why the PCUI.VN file in memory needs to be replaced modem A. To flash ZTE MF180 you need:

Easily found on the Internet.

Use a laptop, preferably with Windows XP SP3. Do the following.

Go to Windows Device Manager (Start - Control Panel - System - Device Manager) and check virtual devices modem and ZTE MF180, for which the appropriate drivers have been installed, in particular, ZTE Diagnostics Interface. Remember which COM port this device “sits” on - it will be useful in QPST.
COM Diagnostics Interface

Run the QPST program and add the ZTE Diagnostics Interface port to it.
The application is ready to find the modem port

Click the add new port button.
Select your ZTE DI port

The header of the new device with your COM port is available. Launch the QPST - EFS Explorer component ("Start - Programs - Accessories - EFS Explorer").
EFS Explorer detected a port with a modem

Confirm the port selection - the files will open your modem device.
There should be pcui.vn, because of which the modem does not accept other people's SIMs

Close EFS Explorer and run the MTS firmware (original file DL_MF180_MTS_RU_EUV1.00.03.exe). In versions of Windows Vista and later, the flasher from MTS is launched with administrator rights.
It is important that the PC power is not reset

Once you have clicked the download button, device it will be sewn. This will take up to 20 minutes. Don't touch anything!!! Interrupting the firmware can damage the modem!
You have successfully flashed the modem

After finishing the firmware, remove the Beeline program from the PC and use modem point without restrictions with unlimited tariffs of any operator. When reconnecting modem and “MTS Connect Manager” will be installed to the USB port.

Don't forget to set up network profiles by checking the APN with the relevant operator. If you have active Internet access without settings, APN settings will not be needed.

ZTE MF180 firmware for specific networks

Instead of MTS Connect Manager, you can download any software, be it MLT (MegaFon of Tajikistan), Egyptian Etisalat or other at your discretion. Sometimes they do this - their firmware may contain a “cured” PCUI.VN - then they change it to our Russian one.

If you are flashing for Yota, keep in mind: on “ modem Yota will not allow 3G in the current tariff modem s to the 3G network from MegaFon! This is the company's policy and marketing, unfortunately. No one has yet been able to bypass this limitation directly. You need a “smartphone” or “tablet” SIM - with these tariffs you can use the 3G network, but you need to change the IMEI and fix the TTL. It’s easier with other operators: they don’t yet have a tariff exclusively for modem devices (only for 4G), you can also use the 3G network (where there is no 4G yet) without much difficulty.

The main disadvantage of the ZTE MF180 is that it does not have HSUPA technology (high-speed uplink up to 5.76 Mbit/s). Only 384 kbit/s is available for transmission from the subscriber (limited WCDMA speed according to the 3G specification) and incoming speed (HSDPA) is only up to 3.6 Mbit/s, therefore these modem They are already considered old.

Firmware and unlocking ZTE MF823D

This device still popular- its mass start of sales occurred in 2015 along with the ZTE MF90(+) routers. These models support incoming speeds (DC-HSDPA+) up to 42 Mbit/s for reception and outgoing (HSUPA) up to 5.76 Mbit/s for uploading in 3G networks, and also provide up to 75 Mbit/s (in both directions) in networks 4G (LTE). Using them is a joy: the Internet channel becomes more symmetrical and allows you to satisfy the appetite of the most sophisticated subscribers who consume hundreds of gigabytes of traffic monthly, and are also useful when working via the Internet, where urgent sending of attached files by mail and transmission of video from objects and video chat (video conferencing) are required ) in good quality.

Modem The ZTE MF823D is controlled not from a program, like its predecessors of previous years, but from any browser at m.home/index.html (or 192.168.0.1 by default): configuration and monitoring are carried out via a web interface, thanks to which you can local network connected to the Internet from this modem and, manage its settings. Its firmware does not install a separate application on the Windows system, and after installing the ZTE drivers, it only creates a “Beeline Internet” shortcut. But this does not mean that it will be less easy to unlock. Do the following.

Launch the Windows command line with administrator rights and issue the commands: cd \ (if the file is saved on drive C:) and copy /b diag1F40_F0AA.bin COM8 (port number on which the modem). The command line application will indicate that the file was successfully copied.
File copied

Install a terminal emulator such as Putty application, connect to the ZTE Diagnostics Interface port and enter the command AT+ZCDRUN=F. Modem will again be available as a CD-ROM, only now it will be unlocked.
Connect to your port and enter your commands

All! Modem ZTE MF823 unlocked. Go to its web interface and enter the settings of all operators.

Unlock modem s Huawei

Unlocking Huawei is much easier than ZTE. You need an unlock code calculator - you can use it to unlock dozens of models:

• E137,
• E171,
• E173Cs-1,
• E1732,
• E173,
• E1815,
• E272,
• E303,
• E303 HiLink,
• 320s(E3121),
• E3131(420d),
• E3276,
• E352,
• E353,
• E355,
• E357,
• E362,
• E363,
• E367,
• E368,
• E372,
• E392,
• E397,
• E398,
• E586,
• E5776 (821FT),
• E5776s-22,
• E589,
• E589u-12.

Do the following.

Download, install and run the “Huawei NCK Code Calculator” program (search, for example, using the phrase “lookdevices.ru huaweicalc_win32.rar”). The program will select an unlock code

After a few seconds, the code will be accepted and the SIM card will be registered in the network, modem will move to the 3G/4G network. All! You can use any network with any SIM - the unlock code is saved once, device will never ask him again.

Don't create unnecessary problems for yourself! Flash modems for all SIMs at once - and let them give full benefit, without preventing you from changing the tariff if something happens! Good luck!

(c) the method is described by the user vvevvevve

1. Without connecting the modem to the computer, install this driver - ZTEDrvSetup.zip
2. Connect the modem. Launch Windows Device Manager (DU), enable the “Devices by connection” view in it and find the branch corresponding to the port to which the modem is connected. Put it into operating mode with an available RNDIS adapter and, accordingly, a web interface. Let me remind you that if no actions were taken to configure it and the software was not installed from the CD-ROM, then this can be done using the “extract” operation of the CD-ROM in Windows Explorer. And if the software is installed, then the modem should already be in the desired mode. To be sure, you can check PID = 1403 devices in the remote control.
3. Enter the line http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_process?goformId=MODE_SWITCH&switchCmd=FACTORY in the browser's address bar, the modem should respond like this: ("result":"FACTORY:ok"). As a result, the modem will be switched to another mode (PID = 0016). Monitor the installation of drivers in the remote control. As a result, 3 devices should appear - ZTE Diagnostics Interface, ZTE Proprietary USB Modem and ZTE NMEA Device.
4. If the ZTE Diagnostics Interface port number is >9, then change it in the remote control properties to a port in the range 1...9. Remember this number. For example, let it be COM5. If you had to change the number, disconnect the modem and connect it again.
5. Download this file - diag1F40_F0AA.zip (be sure to unzip!) and save it in a folder with a simple name, for example, in C:\ - the root of the C: drive.
6. Launch the console (Windows command line) and go to the folder where the bin file is saved (cd \ if in the root of drive C.
   At this stage, I recommend making a backup of the modem’s NVRAM using QPST, although the likelihood of causing any damage to the modem in this way is assessed as very low.
7. Send the file to the modem diagnostic port: copy /b diag1F40_F0AA.bin COM5. The port number should be what you remembered in step 4, of course. If you receive the message “Copied files: 1.”, then most likely the operation was successful.
8. Prepare the modem to return to its original mode. To do this, connect a terminal (you can use Putty as a terminal client) to any of the two command ports and enter the command AT+ZCDRUN=F. And if you want the modem to immediately switch to RNDIS operating mode when connected (without turning on the CD-ROM), then before this command, run AT+ZCDRUN=8.
9. Reconnect the modem. It must be unlocked.

You do all the actions described in this article at your own peril and risk. No one but you is responsible for equipment that fails because you did something wrong.

We found another instruction for unlocking this modem here - Unlocking 4G (LTE) modem ZTE MF823 (aka Megafonovsky M100-3) in Windows 7. The author (Pol Nill) performs the same actions as described here, in the method from vvevvevve.

p.s. Instead of point 8, you can use the "Disable diagnostic port" option in DC Unlocker:

for wireless Internet access Beeline Unlimited is a great opportunity to stay connected and at the same time remain mobile. In the kit you will find a compact and stylish 3G modem, SIM card and instructions for use. You just need to insert a SIM card into the modem, connect the modem to a laptop or any other computer equipped with a USB port, and you are ready to conquer the World Wide Web! Speed ​​up to 7.2 Mbit/sec.

Characteristics

Type: GSM
Supported Standards: GSM, GPRS, EDGE, 3G
Accommodation: external
Interface: USB

Other characteristics

Dimensions (WxHxD): 76 x 11 x 26 mm
Additional information:
speed in mode: reception - up to 7.2 Mbit/s, transmission - 5.76 Mbit/s

In order for us to catch the network of the operator we need, we need to add the profile of this operator to the settings.

3. Click Add

5. After saving the profile. Select the desired profile and click Set as default.

6. All configuration of the desired profile is completed.

Restoring the modem. (B brick firmware B02)

1) We plug the modem into the ports, ensuring that it is recognized as a modem (device manager).

2) We launch the program from the downloaded file.

3) From folder MF192DLV10000 in the downloaded archive, extract everything and replace it into a folder C:\Program Files\MF192DLV10000.

4) Press the button DOWNLOAD in the running program.

Just look, the Antivirus complains about this program, disable it and unlock it through this program ZTEMF192Unlocker)
This is what you need to do when unlocking this Modem!

1. Disable Antivirus

2. Install the Connect Manager which is in the modem. Let's start the connection (don't forget to do this without a SIM card!)

3. After that, extract the program from the archive (Archive in the password: 12345 ). Let's launch the program. Click on Unlock.

4. When you click on unlock, close the connection immediately (or disable UlMain.exe via Task Manager)

5. The modem is unlocked. We insert a SIM card from another operator and surf the Internet and rejoice)

P.S: Some drivers have an error, in this case you need to install the driver. (I also had the same error, I just rebooted the computer and everything returned to its place... so first reboot, if that doesn’t help, then install the drivers manually)

ATTENTION! NOT SUITABLE FOR ZTE MF180 MODEMS S
These modems require mechanical intervention in the design.

If you have a modem from BI, then there are two options:
1.
(although in my practice people received a voice on a modem, but no one used it, only a couple of times for familiarization)
Flashing with official MTS firmware
You can leave the official program from MTS, just register the profiles of other operators. You can call there.
2.
Flashing with Etisalat firmware, Egypt
After that, we simply register the profiles of other operators and use them.

If the modem is from MTS
1. If you need a voice call:
Flashing with Etisalat firmware,
Then we flash it with the official MTS firmware

Why sew first one, and then again from MTS? Then, after the first firmware, the modem will be unlocked, after flashing the voice will be reactivated on MTS again.

You can leave the official program from MTS, just register the profiles of other operators. You can call there.
2. If you don't need a voice call:
Flashing with Etisalat firmware, Egypt.
After which we either use the native Egypt program or install any image for ZTE with a connection manager into the modem. I installed an image for ZTE from Megafon ISO with Windows manager. (Optional)

The modem firmware itself. Operating procedure:

It is advisable to flash it on a stationary computer (preferably with a UPS), or on laptops with a connected power supply, otherwise if the network goes out, the modem will either crash or die altogether. Insert the modem into the motherboard, into the REAR USB connectors(not required, but recommended). Many computers have poor-quality cables to the front connectors and there is a power drawdown.
OS XP is also desirable.

1. Download drivers for ZTE modems
2. Download firmware

3. Remove from the computer all managers who are present on it. Clean up the registry.

4. Insert ZTE MF180. Refuse to install the program in the modem. Go to "My computer" => right click on the modem CD-rom => "eject"
Three new ZTE devices will pop up in the device manager (after flashing with firmware from MTS, four. Three main ones + voice). Specify the path to the driver folder manually.

5. Run firmware
Press the firmware button.
Do not remove the modem or do any actions on the computer until the firmware is completed.

The easiest way to upload the image to the modem is with
Also using the QPST program or the total commander plugin.

The image file should be named ZTEMODEM.ISO and no other way (and in capitals as written).

Filling the image:
With uninstalled software from the modem.
Insert the modem into the computer.
Refuse to install the program in the modem. Go to "My computer" => right click on the modem CD-rom => "eject"
If three new ZTE devices pop up in the device manager. Specify the path to the driver folder manually.
Launch ZTE MF ISO-Upgrader. The program will determine which port the modem is on. Select the ZTEMODEM.ISO file. Sew. Then remove the modem and reboot the computer. Next is the standard software installation from the modem.

We use it and enjoy it.

The site administration does not bear any responsibility for the crookedness of users. You do all actions at your own peril and risk!

After successful flashing, the modem can be used immediately. If, as a result of the firmware, the software fails due to unforeseen circumstances (lights out, viruses, incorrect computer settings, etc.), then your modem will most likely die (stop working correctly). This will most likely happen after the modem is transferred to Download Mode as a result of the firmware to download new firmware, and at this moment the equipment will fail and your modem will remain in Download Mode. This modem did not die in the literal sense of the word, it just found itself in a specific mode. Upon completion of the firmware, disconnect the modem, uninstall MTS Connect Manager and reconnect the modem, wait for the program to install automatically. In principle, that’s all, all that remains is to create a profile corresponding to your operator, after which you can work with SIM cards of any operators. Setting up using Megafon as an example:
Launch it and click “Add”.

We register " Connection name", "Dial number", "APN", press " OK", Then " Set as default.

The settings for operators differ in the following points:
"Connection name" - here you can enter an arbitrary name, in this case - Megafon.
"Dial number" - *99***1# or *99#
"APN" - This is an important point, each operator has its own:
Megaphone: internet
Beeline: internet.beeline.ru Name: beeline password: beeline
MTS: internet.mts.ru Name: mts password: mts
Tele2: internet.tele2.ru
Utel: internet.usi.ru Username and password are not required, leave blank.
This information is available on your operator's help page.

Allows you to send/receive SMS, view/edit the SIM card contact list.

P.S. There are Beeline ZTE MF626 modems with an antenna output that do not go into Download Mode; these modems cannot be flashed in this way. There is a special firmware for them that flashes and unlocks the modem. Compatible with ZTE MF627 modem. Download. After flashing the firmware, you can replace the ISO image with Mobile Internet. The download link is at the top of the topic.

Hello, those looking for a method to unlock the ZTE MF180 Beeline modem. I will try to show and describe it to you in detail. I’ll say right away that there is nothing complicated here, if you strictly follow the instructions below. The firmware will make it possible to use the modem with any SIM cards from different operators. It will even be possible to make phone calls if you have a microphone. There is a 3g modem zte mf180 from the cellular operator Beeline. This is what he looks like

When connecting to a computer from a modem, a program called “Beeline USB modem” is installed.

This program is not only inconvenient to use, it also has a huge window that blocks a lot of space on the screen. In addition, it does not allow the modem to work with SIM cards from other operators.
You can unlock the Zte mf 180 Beeline by flashing it with firmware from MTS. But when I try to do this, the firmware program complains about a version mismatch. We need to replace the PCUI.VN file in the modem's memory, after which the firmware from MTS runs without problems. If you are not scared, I will describe the procedure in detail, as far as patience is enough.

For successful firmware with unlocking of the ZTE mf180 Beeline 3g modem, you will need the QPST program, the PCUI.VN file and the firmware itself. All this can be downloaded in one archive at the end of the article. I also included these instructions inside the archive.

Important note: I strongly recommend that you carry out the firmware on a computer (Windows XP SP3) that is not buggy, with an uninterruptible power supply, since turning off the power can render the modem unusable. If you are not confident in your computer, use a computer that you are confident in. This will help avoid many problems. On a laptop or netbook, doing all this is more reliable, because if the power goes out, the update process will not be interrupted, since they will be powered by the battery.

Let's get started

Attention!!! The steps below helped me flash and unlock several modems, BUT in very rare cases these same actions can cause your modem to malfunction, so it’s up to you to decide whether you want to start flashing the firmware. You perform all further actions at your own peril and risk.

1. Insert the modem without a SIM card into a free USB port(I recommend behind the system unit). We wait until the computer detects it and install the “Beeline USB modem” program from the as yet unflashed modem.

Select it and click on the “File” -> “Copy from Phone...” menu and click “OK”. After that, select it again and press “Delete” on the keyboard, confirm deletion by pressing “Yes”. Now open the folder “Zte mf180 Firmware” we extracted it to the desktop. Inside it, in the folder “Here is the PCUI.VN file” there is a file “PCUI.VN”, drag it into the “QPST EFS Explorer” program window to the free space. Make sure that PCUI.VN is then located in the root directory (that is, not inside folders). Close the window.

6. Start the firmware process for the zte mf 180 modem. To do this, run the firmware program which is located in the folder “mf180 firmware program” and has the name “DL_MF180_MTS_RU_EUV1.00.03.exe”. If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, be sure to run the firmware with administrator rights. That is, right-click on the icon and select “run as administrator.” The “Update software for MF180 MTS Russia” window will appear, wait until the “Download” button becomes clickable and click it.

After this, the process of flashing the modem will begin. It is advisable not to use the computer at this time, no matter how multi-core it is. It is strictly forbidden to touch the modem. During the firmware installation process, the modem will turn on and off several times, do not pay attention to this - this is normal. The “Beeline USB modem” program may also appear and disappear; it also does not need to be touched.

The process took me 14 minutes 31 seconds. After completing the firmware process, click “OK” and close the program if it remains open.

7. The firmware is completed, now you need to disconnect the modem from the computer and remove its previous program “USB - Beeline modem” from the computer.

8. After removal, insert the modem back into the USB port and install the proposed Connect Manager program. This is what her window looks like.

If you are going to use a SIM card from the MTS operator, you don’t even need to configure anything, just insert it into the modem and connect.

If you intend to use a SIM card from Megafon, Beeline or other operators, you need to create an appropriate profile, set the access point and save it as the default one.

Modem profile settings table

If you are not confident in your abilities, ask a more knowledgeable person to follow these instructions. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments on the site. Good luck with the firmware.

P.S. Please: before installing the firmware, check what firmware is currently in the modem. This is done in the Beeline USB modem program in the information section or similar and send it to me using the green button in the lower right corner of the screen. Thank you.

Attention! These are firmware versions of modems that were successfully flashed using this method and their owners sent them to me.