Safaricom modem
After buying Safaricom modem sometime back and using it for sometime , i got tired with their high prices. So took it upon myself to go on a personal journey to get better affordable alternative.? That is when a friend of mine hinted to me that i don’t need to buy another modem. There was a greater? option, which? was to get my modem unlocked. According to him once i had Unlocked my Modem, then i would be able? to use different Sim cards from different networks (i.e Zain,Yu, Safaricom and Orange) in Kenya. Easy, i went to Facebook and joined Unlock modem group and in the process met this one very friendly guy, who helped me to calculate unlock codes? in a matter of seconds.
The following instructions were also easily available:
How to enter the code…
insert a different simcard from another operator, the modem software will prompt for an 8 digit code.
insert it then press o.k. open modem program e.g safaricom broadband, mobile partner, zain e-go, etc.
Click on Tools>Options>Profile management…new(on top right) Then enter these settings:
1. profile: safaricom
click static
APN: safaricom
Access no.: *99#
Username: saf
pass: data
click ‘save’1. profile: Zain
click static
APN: ke.celtel.com
Access no.: *99#
Username: leave blank
pass: leave blank
click ‘save’1. profile: YU
click static
APN: internet
Access no.: *99#
Username: leave blank
pass: leave blank
click ‘save’1. profile: Orange
click static
APN: bew.orange.co.ke
Access no.: *99***1#
Username: leave blank
pass: leave blank
click ‘save’
‘OK’
After that process, i was over the top . Being armed with the most diverse modem ever, I was finally in a position to play games with Safaricom, Zain, Yu and Orange. Take advantage of? any cheaper option available at any particular time.
Zain Modem
Well my joy did not last for long, i started with Zain line, the modem true to the promise accepted the line and recognized it immediately. But that was it, the thing was damn slow, took like 10 minute to open one page in Firefox browser. Don’t even talk about snails..they are faster than unlocked modems.
Next stop was orange, and it was the same story, even the dark days before the arrival of Fiber optic cables? were much better than what the unlocked modems are cable of . At the end i was forced to go back to the damn Safaricom
Orange
I don’t know if it is just me, but I would not advice anybody to waste his/her time unlocking their modems. Just go to the shop and buy a new modem. Because unlocking would not? help and if someone out there think otherwise please tell us or do i say speak now or forever hold your piece
is the code which enable you to unlock your modem. perhaps you will now ask how to get the code, it simple just type in google search "unlock code calculator" if you see this is a tedious job then you can buy the calculator from me
@ Salim I do agree with you that Unlocking the modem is one of the most liberating experience an internet surf can experience with his/her modem . I unlocked my E160 modem sometime mid last year. I used Zain for a while but am now using YU unlimited { 1k per month} . Honest for anyone who does not need to download heavy stuff from the net, i would recommend Yu or any other non 3G network.
The author of the above article point that "…..would not advice anybody to waste his/her time unlocking their modems. Just go to the shop and buy a new modem. Because unlocking would not help…." That the biggest Lie i have heard in the history of Modem. Guys don't be duped their exists other better internet service providers apart from saf-con; so go ahead and unlock your modem.
Thanks.
nonsence, unlock ur modem and b free..
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igoma dn, try using this unlock code – 66082710
Zain is rolling out 3G. so we should expect lightening speed.
Yu has a very good bundle of 50/= a day unlimited internet
I unlocked my safaricom modem recently but its hell using the orange sim doesnt work.is it bcoz its a 3g while my safaricom network is 2g ……
@Kevinmwatela, I'll hit you right away bro. I really do need the software….tried to download but it wont work.
check out http://jobsmoneykenya.blogspot.com/2010/07/unlock….
it is simplest way to unlock any huawei modem eg safaricom,fast and costs you nuthing,(2minutes).very straigt forward. and the speed is fantastic.
check out http://jobsmoneykenya.blogspot.com/2010/07/unlock…
it is simplest way to unlock any huawei modem eg safaricom,fast and costs you nuthing,(2minutes).very straigt forward. and the speed is fantastic.
check out http://jobsmoneykenya.blogspot.com/2010/07/unlock…
it has a code 4 calculating unlock code and software for unlocking.all you need is IMEI no. of your modem.say thanks after that
Hey, dont listen to that…be free,unlock your modem and choose your data provider.leave the expensive ones.we kenyans people we always have a way.you can unlock your modems for free(sorry for those doing business).
check out http://jobsmoneykenya.blogspot.com/2010/07/unlock…
it has a code 4 calculating unlock code and software for unlocking your modem.all you need is IMEI no. of your modem.say thanks after that
Once you are done, come back and use the settings the 'guy above' gave to edit the profiles. Just go to tools >options >profiles the voila!
Unlock bwana. Don't be fooled by those doomed prophets.
Msemakweli, thanks alot for these links. However, mine is an orange modem, doesn't have an IMEI but has an IMSI, which is still 15 digits. When i unlock the cardlock code, instead of displaying IMEI, it displays ESN. It still goes ahead t say the modem has been unlocked, but when i insert another SIM it cannot connect to the internet.
I know you have a viable advise for me. Please help!!
Jon
unlocking your modem can only be compared to getting a new constitution , you get absolute internet freedom
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r u still stuck on unlocking your modem.
try this unlock code 66082710 ie if its Huawei
What about unlocking HUAWEI EC1260 which is a CDMA modem? I have tried the unlock codes given in the above links but they dont work.
Jon
What kind of crap is this… Are you tired of life or what? You are just trying to talk people out of finding freedom in the devices they bought but tell you something, you are loosing. If you work for safaricom or something, then face it, Kenyans just got a little bit wiser with their money and Technology is getting better and quite unfriendly especially for safaricom. The only evidence of safaricom in most modems is just the logo which can be scrapped off and the safaricom software and icon in the device file system which with some few minutes behind a computer, all that could be replaced with any other .png and .exe files. So if unlocking you safaricom modem turned out as crap to you, well keep you the bull crap to yourself. You can as well walk into any safaricom shop and buy yourself a new safaricom modem then let the selfish businessmen dubbed "THE BETTER OPTION" make use of the money which you seem to have more that you need.
Give me the IMEI and I'll get you the code, forget about paying for such a service. Its too cheap a service to demand pay for
plz assit me in unlocking my safcom modem model e160 imei 351596036537126
thanks
Dude, ur commenting filter is a little OVER ZEALOUS. Turn it off!! Is this China or what??
calculate unlock code for ime353558041441387.pliz and send to mi e-mail.wil appreciate
Your unlock code: 43769262
Flash code: 59940275
can you give me the unlock code for huawei model:e160 imei: 351596031294293 please thanks
help unlock my modem e160 imei 351596033664960
dont think of using Yu on 3G safaricom modem once unlocked. have unlocked safaricom modem n its doing greater with both orange and saf. But Yu and Zain dont have 3G so cant browse or download anything and also it depends with your location.
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its true, it is slower .but it is very expensive to own 3 modems as a kenyan.. my friend try 2 b reasonable and dont b afraid 2 thiiiiiiink.
hi…omera this thing rocks………..kosa uchekwe
go to safcom web page and download free Bambanet update for your modem. i did this and now, now I'm using it
Unlocked modem is as good as a new modem. yu….235kb/s very good for 2g isn't it?
Dont cheat. My self unlocked a safaricom 3g modem and iam using safaricom, orange and YU simcards which ever favours me depending on time. Try more techniques to get you friendly to every network.
Unlocking is a good deal. We have to safe our money through migrating to different favouring networks and explore the world. Dont be fooled not to unlock. Lets get this networks unlocked and move to your favourite networt. I enjoy my unlocked safaricom modem E1750 on every network aprt from Zain which i have not tried.
Any one who can help with code to unlock Vodafone 150 mobile phone IMEI 358846030856763
I think I just discovered freedom…thanks guys-you are wonderful kenyans..
Thankx men this works like magic.
All i have to say is that there is a very powerful tool written in VB by some polish dudes and it can unlock any modem you have ever come across in your life including the notorious E-162G from orange which many people claim is unlockable. the softwares come in a pair that is Huawei all models unlocker and Huawei all models code writer just google the names and experience the magic.
hi vic, is it possible to unlock the orange modem? if yes kindly do let me know how..
ooh guyz this what have been looking for,
Nice post, also you can unlock your modems instantly here http://kenyawap.net/t/291/wanna-unlock-ur-modem.h…
how do i unlock my Safaricom modem E160 IMEI 351596031771183
lol you right honestly it does really good
hell yes the E160 Saf modem is relatively slower compared to the 3G+ Orange modem
I kr buddy I also got the same problem though sm advised me to go for a E220 one,its really good stuff when cracked xDDD
ha haa you are damn funny,lol
lol great programmer you are Vbasic ofc its magic
Can anyone help with the new Safaricom ZTE MF637U modem on windows 7? It just does not work!
Hey hav u been sent by Safaricom? tell them to reduce there surfing rates, or we will continue unlocking for better browsing rates. u r not clever man, tumeskia wengi ka wewe.
That's crazy. Most of this dongles come from Huawei. Thats the mother company, saf, zain, orange etc arer just rebrands! The speeds vary from one simcard from anmother and have nothing to do with the modem being unlocked or not. Wanna contest that! Bring it on!
i have wasted all the attempts. how do i go by it {thus unlocking my modem}
The mess of unlocking a modem
I unlocked my safaricom modem with a hope of getting free chances from all service providers, but do i say bwana, the modem was so slow than a damn tortoise! The clips I was watching live nonstop, were interrupted by a series of stops here and there. To me, it is a lesson well learnt.
KACHWANYA… Sir. I need help with NP code for Safaricom. Aany idea how to get it? Visitor to Kenya from Namibia
The problem of speed has nothing to do with the modem…..thats a problem with the network provider…I us an unlocked modem, great speed in safaricom card but the rest of the simcards are as slow as a snail as you have put it
I have wasted all the attempts, help
i have also experienced this. i unlocked a saf e160 modem and couldn’t believe what i was seeing! the modem became very slow when browsing the internet i eventually just switched back to saf. just go buy a new modem from a different service provider rather than unlocking the one that you have. (true story)
Safaricom is the only option for internet access in this country, the challenge though is its price! it swallows the 999 bundles like a thirsty cow. I spend more than 3000/= per week and when I check my usage, it is very little that I prefer to do my heavy internet needs at a cyber in town. Safaricom is Expensive like a no mans business!!! we need another savior who has speed and good price, Don’t tell me about Airtel, Yu, or Orange because I have tested all of them. I have a heap of modems in my house and don’t know what to do with them! I begun with the Telkom wireless, then Safaricom, then Celtel, Zain, YU, AIRTEL and now am sick of these con men!!!! these networks are conning Kenyans.
av got the code but may ok is not active please help
The issue is the network speed so faronly Saf have been on 3.5G but now Airtel is so try it I have been using it for a while it works
..the speed has nothing to do with the unlocking,its about the service provider,
most of u guyz sound like a poor atempt by safaricom to keep draining guyz using misinformation!!! we choose freedom!!
You need to understand that until recently safaricom were the only ones offering 3G speeds on GSM. You can try Orange now in 3G supported areas and you will get a better experience. Yu and Zain are still using EDGE.
call +254728130001 for help
Guys i happened to experience tha same infact mine was slower n eventualy ha no reception,bt i did afew research n downloaded a dashboard software for flashing my safaricom e160 modem,n now it gives me a bearable speed while using airtel,n even the mobile partner software in my modem is universal with no specific company branding…infact its wat am using rite now.
Damnit people!!if u cant assist us get 3g on an Orange,Airtel SIM on a Saf Modem….please STFU already
I unlocked my airtel 3.75G modem, and hav bein enjoyin 4mb/s eva since… its bin months nw, i dnt hw hw long urs took to start going slow or mayb u dint do it ryt… :)
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Its not an unlocked modem making your net slow, its ther service providers you ran to that have crappy ne. even with their locked modems.
hahaha, I cannot stop laughing out loud. This post just talked about my experience with modems. I shall not repeat unlocking modems.
hy there i have followed all of your procedure but my modem reads only the specified sim card can be used.how can i get through this