Finally, our team has unlocked the Airtel India locked Huawei E5172Bs-925 router. The same model device is also available in Nigeria through Spectranet carrier. Unlocking involves a firmware and unlocking code, but after unlocking of this device, you can use any network provider SIM card including Reliance Jio.

Huawei E5172Bs-925 comes with firmware version V200R001C284SP103 and were compiled on 10/26/2013.

How to Unlock Airtel Huawei E5172Bs-925 4G LTE Router Gateway?

1. Reset the router and connect to PC with Airtel SIM card.

2. Login to the E5172Bs-925 with admin/admin.

e5172-login-page

3. Go to Home > Update and there will be an option to upload the firmware (firmware will be chargeable for this modem because I have made 5 devices dead in testing this router, you need to pay Rs. 500).

local-update

As marked in the above image, you have to select the bin file under “Local Update” and then click on “Update” button.

4. Unzip the firmware using WinRAR which you will get after making payment.

5. Select the file accordingly and upload in the device.

6. It will take around 15 minutes in upload.

7. Once uploaded successfully, change the SIM card and log-in to the device again.

8. It will redirect you to the unlocking page.

9. Enter the unlock code which I have provided.

10. Click Apply then OK.

11. Now create a new profile according to the new SIM card.

Now connect to the internet and enjoy.

Note: Default PIN for Airtel E5172 device is 1234. If you will enable PIN, then another SIM will not work without providing the PIN.

Order Unlocking of Huawei E5172Bs-925 (Charge is Rs. 500)

Update: During the firmware change process, your device may dead, so kindly process at your own risk.

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230 COMMENTS

  1. Good day I’m wondering if this works for the Spectranet version in Nigeria, if it does could you please notify me, and if not could you please post me a direct link that I can use. Thanks a lot

  2. Thank you Kamlesh for all the effort. I am able to unlock my router E5172Bs-925 and its working fine with Reliance JIO and able to pick wifi signal, however wireless connectivity is unstable not sure why (if you have any answer) Otherwise my device is unlocked and can work with any SIM.

  3. How can I make the payment for Airtel Huawei E5172Bs-925 4G LTE Router firmware. as there is option for Rs. 100 and Rs. 300 for code. Please suggest as i wann to use Airtel router for Jio.

  4. Product Information
    Model:
    E5172Bs-925
    SN:
    M7G7S15129005142
    IMEI:
    357500043733300
    Hardware version:
    Ver.B
    Firmware version:
    V200R001C1158SP101
    Firmware build time:
    10/25/2014 15:38:40 maisucomp@gmail.com

    Transaction ID: 6F11884998296101H
    paid via paypal

  5. paid via payu money
    Received firmware link please send unlock code.
    PayU” money
    Transaction Id: 207641-120023965
    Amount: Rs. 500.0

    Model of the device
    E5172Bs-925

    IMEI of the Device
    357500041659978

  6. Is it original SIM required while uploading the firmware? we tried to redo firmware upload with Airtel India sim but it was not able to completing what shall we do?
    We checked our BSNL 3G SIM is new and working fine with other mobile wifi router with good speed but with this Router here it is recognising sim as normal SIM but not showing any internet signal what setting we need to do further, plz help

    • Check the profile, it generally automatically pickup. If not then create a new profile according to the new SIM card then connect to net. For SSID, if you want then you can change, it depends upon you.

      • Yes, kamlesh you are right, I tried various 3G cards it doesnt work, the router keeps rebooting, the moment i installed a 4G card and bang it worked. The 3G Sim cards are maximum 64K so it is not capable to deal with large 4G system config files only 128k sim will works.

  9. hey anand joshi, which 4g SIM card(s) has worked for you so far?
    i tried jio and vodafone 4g… only jio worked… what about you? reply would be appreciated.
    thanks

  13. Hi Kumar ji,

    i want to unlock my airtel 4g lte mifi
    Modem Version : QDPI-Airtel_M92153030_140409_RS001A
    Model Name : QDPI
    Please help
    waiting for reply thanks.

  14. Thanks a lot Kamlesh Sir for your solution, it really works without any change. Initially i encountered slow speed but referring the comments here i found that i need to reset the device once again after upgrading the firmware.

    To all others who have this huawei CP e5172Bs-925 4g airtel router give it a try as said. it works 100% without any doubt and compromise. I am using Jio over it.

    After upgrade your firmware will change to megafone.

    This upgrade is worth purchasing.

  15. I want to unlock my airtel Huawei E-5172 router, How much I have to pay and suppose if I pay now when will I get firmware and unlock code and tell me how to pay.

  17. Model: E5172Bs-925
    SN: M7G7S14708002389
    IMEI: 357500041573807
    IMSI: N/A
    Hardware version: Ver.B
    Firmware version: V200R001C284SP103
    Firmware build time: 10/26/2013 17:43:05

    Transaction ID 121344886
    order id 207641121344886
    Amount Paid 500/-
    need to get firmware and unlock code.
    Thanks

  18. Hi Kamlesh,

    Here is the detail of my router:

    Product Information
    Model:
    E5172Bs-925
    SN:
    M7G7S14717002335
    IMEI:
    357500041648294
    IMSI:
    405864002035924
    Hardware version:
    Ver.B
    Firmware version:
    V200R001C284SP103
    Firmware build time:
    10/26/2013 17:43:05

    i want to run Reliance Jio on this so please guide me how much i need to pay and what steps should i do, as far as i understand after reading above first i need to update the firmware which you will give and then unlock code.

    Also the SIM which i was using is already locked because i was not using that from last 6-7 months.

    Thanks,
    Saurabh

  20. Thanks Kamlesh for this awesome work.
    Both Airtel and Jio SIM working fine with the device now.

    I want to continue using Jio SIM in router, I found some Voice Call option in the settings, do you have any idea regarding how can we make calls using JIO sim (VoLTE)? Please let me know.

    Also I checked one option under Internet->Network Connection->Network Mode where I found we can use this router to work with 2G,3G,4G,Auto mode please let me know if we can really use this in 3G mode too.

  22. Hello Sir.. Its Kailash Bafna
    Just paid You Rs 500 by way of PayUMoney
    Wants to use on JIO 4g
    Please send Unlock code, Firmware, Procedure asap..
    Product Information
    Model:
    E5172Bs-925
    SN:
    M7G7SA93A1801853
    IMEI:
    357500040043265
    e Mail:
    Kailashb4@gmail.com
    Mobile:
    9960063536

  24. Hello,

    MY AIRTEL 4G ROUTER DETAILS

    Product Information
    Model:
    E5172Bs-925
    SN:
    M7G7S14708004550
    IMEI:
    357500041595412
    IMSI:
    404310390063600
    Hardware version:
    Ver.B
    Firmware version:
    V200R001C284SP103
    Firmware build time:
    10/26/2013 17:43:05

    I want to unlock it for JIO Sim. Is that possible? How long it will take to get code for unlock if i will pay now?

  25. Thanks a lot Kamlesh ! Today i swapped jio sim, since then i am not getting internet. My other jio sim got detected, also on router it shows signal level 3. But not getting internet and on router page it shows ipv4 status disconnected. Please help!

  26. Hi, Kamlesh,
    now I got JIO SIM but now 198.168.1.1 is not opening ?
    pls. chk Router is HUAWEI LTE CPE E5172_5CD4
    IMEI:357500041691542 you have unlocked it but it is not working pls. help ASAP.
    Sincerely,
    Dharmendra

  27. Dear Kamlesh,

    Pls be so kind and help me to unlock the Airtel 4G LTE Router. Details are as follows:
    Model:
    E5172Bs-925
    IMEI: 357500041528017
    Hardware version:
    Ver.B
    Firmware version:
    V200R001C284SP103
    Firmware build time:
    10/26/2013 17:43:05

    Kindly advise your payment details.

    Thanks

  28. Hi Kamlesh,

    Thanks for the solution. I was finally able to have the Jio Sim working on this but struggled a bit in the process. It will be good if you could include the steps of how to configure a profile under APN Management -> APN Profile since not everyone will be aware of that.

    Thanks

  30. Hi Kamlesh,

    Can I make payment through PayPal as am not from India?

    If so, what is the dollar equivalent I need to make payment through Paypal?

    Thanks,

    Kelvin.

  32. i paid for my Airtel E5172Bs-925 through payu money. payment id is 123618405. Suborder ID:195439-123618405 Source Reference ID = 31790522. please share the unlocking procedure and firmware file. I am using Mac.

  33. sir i accidently update e5172 airtel with megafone as22 now there is no signal
    airtel sim not working
    in diagnosis modem wireless show blocked
    plmn blocked

  34. Kamlesh Kumar Ji,
    I have huawei Airtel E5172Bs-925 modem.I need to run jio 4g sim in this router but it is locked. I followed the same steps as mentioned on images and lines. But router giving me error- Update failed.
    Click here to try again. I also tried 2, 3 times but I got same error again and again.
    Please suggest.

  36. Payumomey is not working for me. Do you use paytm? I want to unlock e5172bs-925 locked to airtel! How much will i have to pay for unlocking the same

  40. Paid 500 for the firmware and unlock code. Payment id is 127XXX093
    Model: E5172Bs-925
    SN: M7G7S14726004259
    IMEI: 357500041692540
    IMSI: 405864001903374
    Hardware version: Ver.B
    Firmware version: V200R001C284SP103

    Locked with Airtel India

  41. HI… I have huawei Airtel E5172Bs-925 modem.I need to run jio 4g sim in this router but it is locked.
    Model: E5172Bs-925
    SN: M7G7S14C22008436
    IMEI: 357500043163904
    IMSI: 405864053735339
    Hardware version: Ver.B
    Firmware version: V200R001C284SP103
    Firmware build time: 10/26/2013 17:43:05
    Please send link for assist.

  44. Hello,
    I am having E5172Bs-925 locked with airtel 4G.
    I am not able to use any other Airtel SIM on this set.
    Can you tell me the process and fee, so I can unlock it for any other Airtel SIM?

  45. Hey,
    Can you kindly tell me E5172Bs-925 Airtel 4G, is not showing network with any other Airtel SIM.
    What will be the unlock and firmware cost. Please reply ASAP. Thankz

  46. I have asked to unlock my Airtel4G E5172Bs-925 Set.
    But now after flash and reset, it is continuously restating & not showing SIGNAL for any 4G SIM cards even Airtel. Please Email send me any other flash file for this set or any other solution. Thankz

  48. want to unlock my airtel modem E5172 which is locked to airtel. I want to use jio sim.
    Product Information
    Model:
    E5172Bs-925
    SN:
    M7G7S14616002302
    IMEI:
    357500041381797
    IMSI:
    404310390074393
    Hardware version:
    Ver.B
    Firmware version:
    V200R001C284SP103
    Firmware build time:
    10/26/2013 17:43:05
    How to pay and confirm

  49. sir i have pay you rs.500/ for Airtel Huawei e5172Bs-925 Payment ID: 130278918 IMEI 357500041615798 So Kindly Give Me Unloking Details For It.

  51. Chan Anyone Check and say if this Model is unlockable
    Please advice.

    Modem Version : QDPI-Airtel_M92153030_140409_RS001A
    Hardware Version : 3
    IMEI : 355185060028396
    Model Name : QDPI

  52. Hi
    I need to unlock my Airtel 4g router and use Jio SIM with that. Reading the comments above, looks like it is possible.
    Please let me know how to check the router info, proceed with payment and procedure ?

  53. Hi Kamlesh, have made the payment through Payu Money. Following are my details:
    Please provide further detailed instructions on how to unlock the device:

    Product Information
    Model:
    E5172Bs-925
    SN:
    M7G7SA93A2403774
    IMEI:
    357500040092486
    IMSI:
    N/A
    Hardware version:
    Ver.B
    Firmware version:
    V200R001C284SP103
    Firmware build time:
    10/26/2013 17:43:05

  56. Hi kamlesh, I would like to unlock my airtel 4G router to use jio sim. Please tell me how much I should pay.. Model details : E5172Bs-925

  59. Model:
    E5172Bs-925

    SN:
    M7G7S14726001013

    IMEI:
    357500041660083

    IMSI:
    404909060531433

    Firmware version:
    V200R001C284SP103
    Firmware build time:
    10/26/2013 17:43:05

    I would like to unlock my airtel 4G router to use jio sim. Please tell me how much I should pay..

  60. Hello kamlesh ji i want to unlock my airtel huwai e5172 4g lte device. I read all the comments above. But i didnt find the payment method. And i also want to know can i use phone call feature via rj 11 jack provide in the modem after unlock. Please tell me paemt method and call feature will work or not…

  61. Thanks Kamlesh ji for your prompt mail. As per your instructions I could update BIN file but am now getting msg that ‘File Verification Failed’. Plz solve my problem. Moreover I did not receive unlock code from you….plz help….

  62. I want to unlock Air tel 4G E5172Bs-925
    please tell me how many days it takes to provide firmware, unlock code.

    Model:E5172Bs-925
    IMEI: 357500040968610

    Regards,
    gskumar

  68. Hi, I am from India but not a technical guy and do not understand much of them. I have an Huawei E5172Bs-925 wireless router which I want to use with sim card other than Airtel – Reliance Jio. How do I do it. I have no problem in making payment but may need step by step process to be followed. Can you help me?

  69. I have sent u screenshots of File Verification Error both in email and on whatsapp. The Firmware version: V200R001C284SP103. Can you suggest a solution. Waiting……

  70. Please suggest how to unlock the airtel 4G LTE hotspot device

    Modem Version : QDPI-Airtel_M92153030_140409_RS001A
    Hardware Version : 3
    Current Version : 01.00.05_0509

    its Quanta Manufacturer

  73. Hello I just have made a payment of 500. Model number is E5172 Bs – 925. Please do email me the required details.

  74. Hello it worked for me! Using the router for my JIO sim now. I was using my Jio Lyf phone as hotspot but the quality is bad and within a year, phone developed numerous problems. So I was not confident about buying the Jio dongle/ router. I approached Kamlesh and he helped me unlock my old router. Thank you so much. Kamlesh did not disappear after sending the file, he also helped me with some instructions when I got stuck. After updating firmware, remember to update the APN settings in your router control panel, and you’re all set!

  75. hlo sir…
    i have a huawei 4g router
    modal e5172 bs 925
    i just want to know….. is this use for both calling and internet

    please sir call me @ 9315278044

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