How to repair Huawei E355 dead broadband data card dongle

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There is too much confusion between Huawei hi link and normal modem.  Huawei Hi-Link modem firmware version starts with 22, whereas Huawei’s normal dongle firmware version starts with 21. Earlier I had provided a solution to Repair Huawei E3276 Dead Modem Using Firmware Upgrade. Now, you can repair Huawei E355 dead broadband data card modem also using the firmware update process. There is various firmware for Huawei hi-link, and normal E355 modems are available. So, be careful while updating the firmware of the Huawei E355 Wi-Fi dongle.

Huawei E355s MiFi Dongle
Huawei E355s MiFi Dongle

Recently, one person updated his E355 dongle firmware with  E355 22.158.01.00.161 (Beeline Russia), whereas his modem had come with firmware version: E355s-1 21.157.37.01.910 (Indian Open Market). As you can see, his modem was normal, and he updated the firmware file of the Hi-link E355 modem (See the comments as proof).

How to repair Huawei E355 dead broadband data card dongle?

1. First of all, you have updated the normal modem to the hi link modem, then your modem will not be detected by Huawei Mobile Partner software.

2. Open the default web browser (Internet Explorer) and copy, paste and browse the following URL in the browser address bar:

Note: 192.168.1.1 may be different on your dongle; plug the modem into a Windows PC, and it will automatically open the address. Amend the address accordingly.

3. Now your modem will come from hi-link modem to normal modem.

4. Now download and install the latest Huawei mobile partner software on PC.

5. Now right click on My Computer (Windows XP) / Computer (Windows Vista & 7) / This PC (In Windows 8 & 8.1) and select manage.

6. Click on device manager and check all Huawei drivers are properly installed. If any of them are crossed/blinking yellow color, then right-click on that and update it.

7. When every driver will be installed properly, then Download Firmware Huawei E355s-1 21.157.37.01.910 (OpenMarket India) and unzip in a folder.

8. Now double click on the unzipped file, and it will detect the Huawei E355 dongle.

9. Accept the agreement and wait till the firmware update.

10. After a few minutes, it will be updated again from hi-link modem to normal modem.

11. Now, your device is successfully repaired.

12. Now DOWNLOAD HUAWEI MOBILE PARTNER 23.009.09.02.910 with the Auto APN feature and update your E355 dongle to make a voice call.

 

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