This post will describe the unlocking of Huawei E397 (E397B) (E397Bu-501), which comes locked to Telus Mobility. Recently I have also provided the article to unlock H3G Tre Italy E3131 (E3131S-2) dongle. Unlocking of Telus Mobility E397 (E397B) (E397Bu-501) Huawei modem is also possible using simlock code as it comes with un-customized firmware.
When you detect your modem under DC unlocker software, then you will find info like:
Found modem: E397B
Firmware: 11.433.59.01.464
Compile date / time : Feb 25 2013 11:03:42
Hardware ver. : CD2E397UM
Dashboard version : UTPS23.009.09.04.464_MAC23.009.09.05.464
Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9200
NAND Flash: TOSHIBA
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 the last 100 orders).
How to Unlock Telus Mobility Huawei E397 (E397B) (E397Bu-501) Modem?
1. Download the Telus Mobility Huawei E397 (E397B) (E397Bu-501) modem unlocker software from the link provided at the end of the article.
2. Now disconnect the internet and change the default sim with another network provider sim (another than Telus sim in Telus Mobility Huawei E397 (E397B) (E397Bu-501) Datacard).
3. Now, connect the modem to a PC or laptop.
4. Let it launch the software of the modem.
5. Now, close the modem software (Huawei Mobile Partner software of Telus brand).
6. Now run the downloaded Telus Mobility Huawei E397 (E397B) (E397Bu-501) modem unlocker software.
7. Now, detect the Telus Mobility Huawei E397 (E397B) (E397Bu-501) into the downloaded software.
8. Put 8-digit unlock code in the “Unlock Code(6-8 digits):” box and click on the OK button.
Now your modem is unlocked forever.
Download Telus Mobility Huawei E397 (E397B) (E397Bu-501) Modem Unlocker
Download Firmware Huawei E397Bu-501 11.433.59.01.464 (Telus Canada) (Official firmware)