08 Oct 2011
unlock huawei e 160 modem by firmware update
firmware update for huawei modem e160
here is the latest firmware update for huawei e 160 modem. this firmware update also unlocks your huawei e160 modem. that is you can use any provider sim in your e 160. this update covers a few bugs too. like frequent disconnection, slow connection speed etc.
the procedure to update your huawe e 160 modem is simple. but make sure that you have full back up in your ups.
steps to update huawei e 160 firmware
- download the huawei e 160 firmware updater from here
huawei e 160 firmware updater free download - Password for rar file is ‘freetrics’
- run the huawei e 160 updater you just downloaded updater by double clicking it
- it will take you to this screen

- accept the terms and condition button of the updater screen and press next
- the next screen will be like this

- the updater will search for the connected huawei e 160 modem. once the modem is detected click next
- this will take you to a warning screen. saying the risks of power failure during update. i would recommend you use a laptop for updating your huawei modem to avoid the risk of power failure
- during the update the huawei e 160 updater will ask for a password, the next steps shows how to generate the password for your huawei e 160 modem
- generating password
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- download the huawei code generator sofware from here
- huawei code generator free download
- input the 16 digit iemi number of the e160 modem in the space provided and click calculate, iemi number can be found on the backside of your modem or inside the cover
- the application will generate two codes namely unlock code and flash code
- use the 8 digit flash code as your password

- so you are done now. you have succesfully updated your huawe e 160 modem. now you can use any sim in your modem, that is your modem is updated and unlocked
if you have any problems with updating please comment here
est ce que le modem E160x et le modem e160 sont le même
Helo sir i have mts modem its model nber is EC122 SAY TO ME HW TO UNLOCK IT
does it have a slot to insert sim. if yes comment back here. with all details
sir,
is t possible for me to use huawei e160 modem with out updating?
Thanks a lot. problem solved
modem not working when I update to this firmware…..showing (modem not connected ) and when i try to update it again it’s stop in continuous process and warning came out,( error in modem….) even, first time I had successfully updated but not working plzzzzzz reply….
modem not working when I update to this firmware…..showing (modem not connected ) and when i try to update it again it’s stop in continuous process and warning came out,( error in modem….) even, first time I had successfully updated but not working plzzzzzz help me out….
Hi, i have updated firmware, and unlocked. have created a new tmobile profile for preferred sim. i try to connect, but it doesn’t connect. I get a redial option. I have a blue light on the dongle, but no signal in the orange mobile partner screen. I have tried to repeat steps once more but now i get error code 2 with the update. and when i try to install the generic mobile partner software i get error code 10. please advise
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Helped me a lot……….Thanks..