Unlock Airtel 3G USB Modem E173Bu-1 for all SIM

Friend, now i am publishing a trick to unlock airtel 3G USB modem E173Bu-1. Then you can use any SIM card in your airtel 3G USB modem and can use any plans 2G or 3G.

We had to follow few steps before inserting other SIMs in to airtel 3G USB modem.First you had to download to files, One is for generating the unlock code and flash code. other file is for downdating the firmware of your airtel 3G modem. The need for this is our main enemy in this matter is the new firmware version in the modem.

So let’s start Unlocking Airtel 3G USB Modem….

1. Download Unlock code Generator and Firmware downdater.

2.Open unlock code generator and give the IMEI code of your modem, and click ‘Generate’.Note down the UNLOCK CODE and FLASH CODE (code asked at the time of firmware downdating).

3. Close all other programes opened(important).close even the  Airtel connection manager.

4. Run Firmware down-dater.

Please be sure that your computer doesnot fall in a power failure.

After successful Unlocking you can use any SIM Cards and any network 2G or 3G.

MODELS Compactible with the above method are HUAWEI modem which are saying “Invalid SIM .Please contact your customer care.” on inserting another SIM.

If you had any doubt on unlocking ,please leave a comment we will help you as soon as possible.

21 Responses to Unlock Airtel 3G USB Modem E173Bu-1 for all SIM

  1. premnath says:

    Device
    Device name: E1731
    Application port: COM5
    Serial number: 8CABYA92A2415221
    IMEI: 354369049212203
    Hardware Version: CD1E153M
    Firmware Version: 11.126.29.00.284
    Software Version: 21.003.27.00.03

    please help me to unlock

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  2. Nishant kumar says:

    How I download firmware downdater and unlock code generator, Please say me. I did try many times on many sites but I can’t download it.

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  3. ziaul hasan says:

    I have been facing the same problem
    firmware upgrading process tells like ” the source version
    isn’t compatible for target version ” and failed updating…
    what to do ?
    Current firmware version : 11.126.29.00.284
    Current Software version : 21.003.27.00.03
    if u have solution plz send me link
    ziaul_hasan@live.com

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  4. isteyak says:

    please post the steps to unlock airtel 3g e173Bu-1 modem.

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  5. Sarvesh says:

    please post the steps to unlock airtel 3g e173Bu-1 modem. The above method is not working

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  6. lovehw_4555 says:

    pls help me in unlocking airtel 3G E173Bu-1 modem having imei no.35436XXXXXXXX.

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  7. Leela Kumar says:

    when i tried to unlock my DC the msg i am getting is ‘Update failure’ so kindly provide new updated version software for unlocking.

    thanks &regards
    leelakumar

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    ajit Reply:

    airtel 3g modem e173bu-1 unlock

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  8. Bhargav says:

    It’s not asking for unlock code and flash code. But the total process iscompleting

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  9. Sankar dolai says:

    from where i can download Unlock code Generator and Firmware downdater

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    Harish Jose Reply:

    here is it http://adf.ly/1516662/airtel-huawei-e1731-unlock-tools

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  10. ramsu says:

    how to unlock huawei e173Bu-1 11.126.29.00.284

    Found modem : E1731
    Model : Huawei E1731
    IMEI : 35
    Serial NR. : 8CABYA9282523717
    Firmware : 11.126.29.00.284
    Compile date / time : Aug 13 2012 19:28:09
    Hardware ver. : CD1E153M
    Dashboard version : UTPS21.005.22.04.284_MAC21.005.22.05.284_LNX21.005 .22.04.284
    Chipset : Qualcomm MSM6290
    Voice feature : enabled

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  11. ramsu says:

    Thank you for posting in such a detailed way.
    I have a problem unlocking my E173Bu-1 model airtel 3g dongle which was bought 20 days before.
    imei series starts in 35**********.
    the firmware update shows “update failure”. i have closed all the apps using internet and all background apps too. i have Windows 8.

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    Madeshwaran Reply:

    I have been facing the same problem

    firmware upgrading process tells like ” the source version isn’t compatible for target version ” and failed updating…
    what to do ?

    Current firmware version : 11.126.29.00.284
    Current Software version : 21.003.27.00.03

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    jisrayel Reply:

    hi i aslso have the same model datacard..i.e..huawei e173bu-1. but i updated its dashboard to 23 version mobile partner… now i want to roll back to its default dashboard… could you please send me your datacard files in a mediafire link to my email jisrayel037@gmail.com …. i need your help desperately in this regard…. please dont miss even a single file while uploading in rar format.. awaiting your response… please please please…

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  12. I have been facing the same problem as Mr.Rajesh Sali………..Please help………..I have tried all procedure with no effect.

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  13. Rajesh Sali says:

    Sir, I have tried downgrading the firmware for this E173Bu-1, But it fails. May be bacause Airtel has already got this modems with all the 10 unlock attempts consumed. So this method is not working.
    Requesting you to please send/ publish strong working method for this unlocking.
    Thanks.
    Rajesh.
    rajesh.sali@gmail.com

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    Harish Jose Reply:

    what error message you got..?

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    Harish Jose Reply:

    what error message you got?

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    vishwam Reply:

    imei 863791011903119
    send me new unlock code

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