Like various other Huawei modems, E 173 U-2 Nigeria of 86 series IMEI Modem can be unlocked with the help of firmware and unlock code. Airtel Huawei E173U-2 comes with 86 series IMEI, the firmware version is 11.126.16.04.00, compile date is 28 May 2011, and Hardware Version is CD1E153M. Huawei E173U-2 modem dashboard version is UTPS21.005.15.07.408_MAC21.005.15.06.408 and another Dashboard version: UTPS21.005.22.04.408_MAC21.005.22.04.408 if you are an owner of Airtel Huawei E173U-2 with the firmware version of 11.126.16.04.00 or 11.126.29.01.408, then why not you unlock it to use any other network provider SIM.
How to Unlock Airtel Huawei E173U-2 modem free?
- First, download the required software from the link which is provided at the end of the article.
- Now run the Universal Modem Unlocker software.
- Put your IMEI in the Huawei tab and note down the flash code for your modem.
- Now disconnect the internet and close the dashboard/connection manager/software on the modem.
- Now run the firmware and put the flash code as a password when firmware asks.
- Now, wait till the process gets finished.
- After successfully flashed your modem, disconnect from the computer/laptop and then change the SIM.
- Now again, connect your modem to the computer and let it run the dashboard.
- Now it will ask you for the unlock code.
- Don’t try the unlock code of Universal Modem Unlocker software.
- Purchase a new Algo unlock code for your modem and put it as an unlock code.
- Now your modem is fully unlocked forever.
Download Universal Modem Unlocker software
Download firmware E173_11.126.85.00.209_B427.zip
Update: Some modems after updating the firmware does not prompt for the unlock code. Those users can use the Huawei code writer tool.
Note: If the above firmware fails the flash the modem, then Download E173Update to resolve to unlock issue_11.126.29.00.408.B416.exe Use MTN E173 Huawei Firmware Upgrade 11.126.15.00.00.B416 to upgrade the Airtel Nigeria modem firmware. It should Work 100%.
