I’ve used DC unlocker with lots of ZTE modems including MF110, MF190, MF180, MF673u and more. Unlike Huawei modems that can be easily unlocked by generating the unlock code using the IMEI, there are certain steps to take to unlock a ZTE USB modem with DC Unlocker. If your model number is not listed, you can still try it anyway.
You’ll need DC unlocker to get this done and you may download here.
- Plug in your USB modem to the computer and start the default modem software. What I mean by the default program is the program from which you connect the modem to your home network.
- When you’re prompted for an unlock code, close the program but be sure the modem remains plugged in.
- Disconnect all internet connections and run DC Unlocker
- Under Select Manufacturer, choose ZTE datacards
- Under Select models, just leave it at Auto detect as shown above.
- Click on the magnifying glass to search for your modem.
- When your datacard is detected, click on unlock. Your modem should be unlocked after some seconds.
As you can see in the image below, that screenshot was taken when I was unlocking a friend’s ZTE MF190 from Airtel. It was successfully unlocked without any errors.
You’ll need DC unlocker to get this done and you may download here.
How to Unlock ZTE Modems
- Insert an alien SIM into the modem, I mean an unsupported SIM from a different network- Plug in your USB modem to the computer and start the default modem software. What I mean by the default program is the program from which you connect the modem to your home network.
- When you’re prompted for an unlock code, close the program but be sure the modem remains plugged in.
- Disconnect all internet connections and run DC Unlocker
- Under Select models, just leave it at Auto detect as shown above.
- Click on the magnifying glass to search for your modem.
- When your datacard is detected, click on unlock. Your modem should be unlocked after some seconds.
As you can see in the image below, that screenshot was taken when I was unlocking a friend’s ZTE MF190 from Airtel. It was successfully unlocked without any errors.
