Questions on unlocking Huawei USB Modem

[pauld19]

I have a Huawei E180. It is branded and locked to TMN a Portuguese Broadband service provider. It works great with TMN but I wish to unlock it and use it with other service providers outside of Portugal.

I have installed DC-Unlocker Client setup, removed the sim card from my Huawei E180 USB modem and was able to see it was locked.

I have read through this site several times including this forum. I have questions related to this unlocking procedure and find that although some answers are found in the forum, it is a difficult process to make this an easy one.

First, are there FAQ’s and /or detailed instructions and guidelines on how to unlock and change the software on Huawei USB modems?

On the premise that the above does not exist, here are my specific questions to which I hope the moderator doesn’t give me only yes and no answers but some details with it.

Do I use the DC-Unlocker Client setup to unlock the modem after purchasing the unlock code?

I read that once the modem is unlocked, I must replace the Dashboard and Mobile Partner software with Huawei‘s generic version. Does the download setup software do this on its own and remove the existing TMN software?

Does the new software setup on the USB modem or on my computer? I ask this as I see my USB modem has a maximum capacity of 12.8 MB which is currently all used up. When I run the Mobile Partner setup on my computer it appears to be over 30MBs.

What is the “Dashboard”?

And my last question is: after I purchase the unlock credits and apply for the unlock capability, how long do I wait to receive the material?

Thanks for all the information anyone can provide me.

[Vincentas]

More information about unlocking you can find here: http://www.dc-unlocker.com/tutorials
You purchase not the unlock code, you purchase credits and so pay for unlocking. Yes, you use dc unlocker client to unlock modem.
Replacing dashboard or huawei generetic software is not necessary if your modem connection software accept other providers sim cards. If it doesn't accept, then yes, you need to replace dashboard or install huawei generetic software. Yes, dashboard removes the existing software.
If you update dasboard, then the setup file will be on your usb modem. It rewrites existing connection software setup file. But if you only download and install unbranded connection software (not update dashboard) then the connection software installs to your computer.
Dasboard is a file which rewrites modems connection software in the modem.
After you purchase the credits it will take not more than 5 minute for you to receive your username and password, which you will enter to dc unlocker client software and unlock the modem.

[pauld19]

Vincentas, thankyou for the quick reply and answers to my questions. I also like the fact that you emailed the reply to me. I will be looking at the tutorial soon, but now that I know how this process works I am looking forward to unlocking my E180 USB modem.

[pauld19]

Just want to let you know that I unlocked my E180 succesfully today. I had a bit of delay until I discovered the password is case sensitive. Once I got the upper case and lower case letters in the password correct, everything worked great. The tutorial was helpful too. Thanks for all the info.