Altel carrier has launched Huawei E5373s-157 mobile WiFi router in Kazakhstan, which is locked by its WebUI, not by firmware. This means unlocking is possible by unlock code / NCK without changing the firmware too. But, you have to go through a big step.
If you have an Android smartphone, then unlocking is easy for you. You can refer to “how to use Huawei HiLink (Mobile WiFi) software to unlock routers and MiFi?”. If you are not a user of Android devices, you need to process a bit long process.
Some information regarding this device:
Manufacturer – Huawei
Model – Auto (recommended)
Interface: 192.168.8.1
Found modem: E5373s-157
IMEI: 864714020*****
Serial No.: A9KBY14A0700****
Firmware version: 21.296.03.00.673
Hardware ver. : CL2E5377SM08
Web UI version: 17.100.03.02.673
Status SIM lock: Locked (Card lock)
Attempts to enter the code: 0 (left attempts to unlock: 10)
How long we need to wait for a Huawei unlock code?
The approximate delivery time for a Huawei unlock code is 10 minutes to 8 hrs.
The average response time for a Huawei unlock code is 30 minutes (based on last 100 orders).
How to unlock Huawei E5373s-157 MiFi Router of Altel Kazakhstan?
1. First, download three freeware required in the process (Huawei HiSilicon Firmware Writer, DC-Unlocker, and Huawei Hi-link drivers).
2. Run Huawei HiSilicon Firmware Writer and detect the Huawei E5373s-157.
3. In this process, one COM port will be enabled and marked in yellow. Now, download hi-link drivers and update them.
4. Detect the device in DC-Unlocker.
5. If it shows the ‘Application and Diagnostic’ port, then you have successfully done above all the procedures; otherwise, you need to follow the above guidelines.
6. Issue the following command:
AT^CARDLOCK=”UNLOCK CODE”
Note: Replace UNLOCK CODE with your unlock code / NCK corresponding to the IMEI.
If you get the “OK” message on the screen, you have successfully unlocked E5373. If you use the wrong code, then the unlock counter will start decreasing.
Note II: Unlock code is not free.
