Unlock Idea NetSetter 3G – Huawei E1550

Idea NetSetter is a 3G HSDPA USB Device with the model number as Huawei E1550. The device has the maximum speed of 3.6 Mbps which means 330 KB/Sec of download speed. Key features of this device includes -

• Size: 71.5×26×11mm
• HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz ·
• EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz; ·
• HSDPA 3.6M ·
• Data / SMS / USSD support ·
• Invoke browser option ·
• Rx Diversity (Optional) ·
• Improved design ·
• Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac, and Linux OS (limited versions) ·
• Micro SD Card Slot                 

Idea Netsetter 3G is sold for a price of 1600 INR in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra while it is sold for 1999 in rest of India. A brand new idea device is locked to the first Idea Sim Card that is inserted in the device. Earlier, Idea devices used to be locked to the Idea network but now they are have locked to a sim card which means you cannot use the device even with a different mobile sim card from the same network which is lame. Idea may try to give a rational explanation for the same but it somehow makes no sense, it is a desperate try to sell more devices and prevent customer from sharing it.

Pre-requisites before unlocking

The process to unlock the device is fairly simple and has no rocket science involved. You just have to run the setup file of just 3 software packages and you are done. Additionally, you may need to have an idea sim card with you with its PUK code. To know the PUK code, you can call the Idea customer care. Alternatively, You can also SMS the first 19 digits of the sim s/n to 55303 from the same idea number. The SMS format is -

PUK <First 19 digits of s/n found behind the sim card>

Send this SMS to 55303 and within minutes you will receive your PUK code as a SMS. However, in most cases, you may not require this and just knowing the HUAWEI E1550 Unlock Code may suffice.

Step 1

Insert your Idea NetSetter 3G device (with the original Idea sim card it came bundled with) in the USB port of your computer and install the Idea NetSetter software. This is to ensure that all the necessary device drivers are installed. You can skip this step if you already have the software installed.

Step 2

Run the setup file of the E155XUpdate_11.608.13.02.00.B418 Software and follow the on-screen instructions. If the device is not found by the application, make sure to exit the Idea Software or any other application that may be using the Idea USB device and try again. You will require the flash code for continuing with the process. Use the Huawei Unlocker software and key in the IMEI number of the Idea Netsetter (Remove the sim card to see the IMEI number). The application will generate two numbers Flash and Nck. Flash code is the one that you will need in this step. Also, note down the Nck code, you might require this in the last step.

This is where you might have to enter the flash code and the steps proceed as shown in screens if you enter a correct flash code.

Huawei E1550 Unlocker - Note the flash code and the unlock code

Step 3

Now, you are one step closer to unlocking of the NetSetter device. Start the setup file of HUAWEI_UTPS11.302.09.06.209 software and follow the on-screen instructions. Again, ensure that the 3G device is not being used by any other software so that the application could find it easily.

Step 4

This step involves installing the Huawei Original Unbranded Mobile Partner software on your computer to manage the 3G device. It is the same software that comes with NetSetter but it is just that it is unbranded and has no logo for any telecom company. But it is recommended to install to complete the unlocking procedure. It is like a normal software installation and does not require any specific guidelines.

Step 5

This is the most important and the final step. I hope you have the PUK code for the Idea Sim Card handy. The Idea Sim Card required in this step can be any Idea sim card (original bundled or a new one) but the PUK code should belong to the one you intend to insert in the 3G device.

Remove the 3G device from the computer and re-insert. Launch the Mobile Partner software, it will immediately ask for a password (saying you have 3 chances). Try to enter the PUK code correctly. After two chances if you are unable to succeed, do not try the 3rd time, simply take out the 3G device from the USB port without closing the software. You should notice that the password window is not visible now. Close Mobile Partner.

Re-insert the Idea NetSetter, launch the Mobile Partner and notice that the application now asks for a password allowing 10 retry attempts. You now need to provide the Huawei Unlock Code (Nck Code) which you got from the Huawei Unlocker software. Once you key in the correct code, the 3G Netsetter is unlocked and you are good to go. You can now use any sim card from any mobile network.

Conclusion

The successful completion of the 5th step unlocks the Idea NetSetter 3G and allows you to use the device with any damn 3G network in the world. One of the changes that you might see after the completion of the process is the presence of a different software on the 3G device instead of Idea Branded Software. The new software is the Huawei Megafone Software and can be used without any issues. Just plug the device in to any computer and install the bundled software in the 3G device.

Another useful aspect of this unlocking procedure is that after the unlock, you can use the device for making voice calls right from your computer using the computer’s mic and speakers.

Download Links
Mobile Partner (11.12 MB)
Huawei Unlocker (192.88 KB)
E155XUpdate_11.608.13.02.00.B418 (14.31 MB)
HUAWEI_UTPS11.302.09.06.209 (17.64 MB)

5 ways to speed up your PC

By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer and keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in Windows 7, Vista, and XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) to more efficiently maintain your computer and safeguard your privacy when you're online.

1. Free up disk space

The Disk Cleanup tool helps you free up space on your hard disk to improve the performance of your computer. The tool identifies files that you can safely delete, and then enables you to choose whether you want to delete some or all of the identified files.
Use Disk Cleanup to:

• Remove temporary Internet files.
  
• Remove downloaded program files (such as Microsoft ActiveX controls and Java applets).
  
• Empty the Recycle Bin.
  
• Remove Windows temporary files such as error reports.
  
• Remove optional Windows components that you don't use.
  
• Remove installed programs that you no longer use.
  
• Remove unused restore points and shadow copies from System Restore.

Tip: Typically, temporary Internet files take the most amount of space because the browser caches each page you visit for faster access later.
To use Disk Cleanup
Window 7 users

1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. If several drives are available, you might be prompted to specify which drive you want to clean.
   
2. When Disk Cleanup has calculated how much space you can free, in the Disk Cleanup for dialog box, scroll through the content of the Files to delete list.
   
   
3. Clear the check boxes for files that you don't want to delete, and then click OK.
   
   • For more options, such as cleaning up System Restore and Shadow copy files, under Description, click Clean up system files, then click the More Options tab.
4. When prompted to confirm that you want to delete the specified files, click Yes.

After a few minutes, the process completes and the Disk Cleanup dialog box closes, leaving your computer cleaner and performing better.
For Windows XP users

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. If several drives are available, you might be prompted to specify which drive you want to clean.                       
2. In the Disk Cleanup for dialog box, scroll through the content of the Files to delete list.
   
   

   
   

   
   
3. Clear the check boxes for files that you don't want to delete, and then click OK.
   
4. When prompted to confirm that you want to delete the specified files, click Yes.

After a few minutes, the process completes and the Disk Cleanup dialog box closes, leaving your computer cleaner and performing better.

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2. Speed up access to data

Disk fragmentation slows the overall performance of your system. When files are fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk when the file is opened to piece it back together. The response time can be significantly longer.
Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that consolidates fragmented files and folders on your computer's hard disk so that each occupies a single space on the disk. With your files stored neatly end-to-end, without fragmentation, reading and writing to the disk speeds up.
When to run Disk Defragmenter
In addition to running Disk Defragmenter at regular intervals—monthly is optimal—there are other times you should run it too, such as when:

• You add a large number of files.
  
• Your free disk space totals 15 percent or less.
  
• You install new programs or a new version of Windows.

To use Disk Defragmenter:
Windows 7 users

1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.        
   
   

    
   Click Analyze disk to start the Disk Defragmenter.
2. In the Disk Defragmenter dialog box, click the drives that you want to defragment, and then click the Analyze button. After the disk is analyzed, a dialog box appears, letting you know whether you should defragment the analyzed drives.
   Tip: You should analyze a volume before defragmenting it to get an estimate of how long the defragmentation process will take.
   
3. To defragment the selected drive or drives, click the Defragment disk button. In the Current status area, under the Progress column, you can monitor the process as it happens. After the defragmentation is complete, Disk Defragmenter displays the results.
   
4. To display detailed information about the defragmented disk or partition, click View Report.
   
5. To close the View Report dialog box, click Close.
   
6. You can also schedule the Disk Defragmenter to run automatically, and your computer might be set up this way by default. Under Schedule, it reads Scheduled defragmentation is turned on, then displays the time of day and frequency of defragmentation. If you want to turn off automatic defragmentation or change the time or frequency, click the Configure schedule (or Turn on Schedule, if it is not currently configured to run automatically). Then change the settings, then click OK.
   
7. To close the Disk Defragmenter utility, click the Close button on the title bar of the window.

To use Disk Defragmenter:

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.                
   
   Click Analyze disk to start the Disk Defragmenter.
2. In the Disk Defragmenter dialog box, click the drives that you want to defragment, and then click the Analyze button. After the disk is analyzed, a dialog box appears, letting you know whether you should defragment the analyzed drives.
   Tip: You should analyze a volume before defragmenting it to get an estimate of how long the defragmentation process will take.
   
3. To defragment the selected drive or drives, click the Defragment button. Note: In Windows Vista, there is no graphical user interface to demonstrate the progress—but your hard drive is still being defragmented.
   After the defragmentation is complete, Disk Defragmenter displays the results.
   
4. To display detailed information about the defragmented disk or partition, click View Report.
   
5. To close the View Report dialog box, click Close.
   
6. To close the Disk Defragmenter utility, click the Close button on the title bar of the window.

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3. Detect and repair disk errors

In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk by running the Error Checking utility.
As you use your hard drive, it can develop bad sectors. Bad sectors slow down hard disk performance and sometimes make data writing (such as file saving) difficult, or even impossible. The Error Checking utility scans the hard drive for bad sectors, and scans for file system errors to see whether certain files or folders are misplaced.
If you use your computer daily, you should run this utility once a week to help prevent data loss.

Run the Error Checking utility:

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4. Protect your computer against spyware

Spyware collects personal information without letting you know and without asking for permission. From the websites you visit to usernames and passwords, spyware can put you and your confidential information at risk. In addition to privacy concerns, spyware can hamper your computer's performance. To combat spyware, you might want to consider using the PC safety scan from Windows Live OneCare. This scan is a free service and will help check for and remove viruses.
Download Microsoft Security Essentials for free to guard your system in the future from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

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5. Learn all about ReadyBoost

If you're using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can use ReadyBoost to speed up your system. A new concept in adding memory to a system, it allows you to use non-volatile flash memory—like a USB flash drive or a memory card—to improve performance without having to add additional memory.