Unlock ZTE and Huawei USB Modems / Data Card

Unlocking your USB modem removes all restrictions and gives you the chance to use other network operator SIM cards. My post on unlocking Huawei USB modems still works but this post explains how to unlock ZTE USB Modems easily. I tried looking for a free online tool to unlock ZTE Modems like the one for Huawei found here but couldn’t find one that’s reliable.
I finally came across an unlocker that unlocks ZTE modems along with huawei as well for free.

-First download DC – UNLOCKER 2 CLIENT

-Extract the content of the zip file to a zip folder

-Locate dccrap.exe and run.

-Disconnect your internet connection and plug your ZTE or Huawei USB modem with an alien SIM card (an unsupported SIM card from a different network operator) inserted.

-If you’re to unlocking a Huawei modem, there’s no need to change your SIM. simply plug your modem into your computer’s USB port.

-If the connection manager pops up, close the window.

-Depending on your type of data card, select either ZTE or Huawei from DC – UNLOCKER 2 CLIENT user interface.

-Click on the magnifying glass to automatically search for the modem

-Once the modem is detected, click on Server and type doncaprio.com in the username field and doncaprio for password.

-Click Unlocking menu, then select unlock.

-Wait for a moment till the programs displays this message: unlock is successfully done

-Now you can use any SIM card on your unlocked USB modem

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  1. avatar Miami Digital World Inc. says:

    I have a ZTE mf180, and it´s unlocked already, but this modem has a slot for a sd card, and my computer doesn´t read it.
    Please help!

  2. avatar Don Caprio says:

    If the drivers are properly installed, there shouldn't be a problem. the modem might have some kind of hardware failure though.

  3. please I need help I want to unlock my ZTE mf180 modem.

  4. it says wrong username of password.

    • avatar Workneh G. says:

      Dear Don Caprio, I have a problem with my Huawei E353 modem. I tried to unlock the data card using DC unlocker 2 Client as you did. The unlocker detects the modem and says the simcard is locked. But when I try to unlock, I get an error message “error – invalid hex string !(error code 2)” and couldn’t unlock my modem. Can you help with some advice? Thanks.

  5. avatar Sanjay Rajai says:

    I've a HUAWEI data card E1550 and it doesn't unlock as said in comments, it gives an invalid hex error…

    Unlocking, please wait …
    Resetting unlock counter …
    error – invalid hex string !
    (error code 2)

  6. avatar Sanjay Rajai says:

    i cant enter doncaprio.com in both username and password fields, well the username accepts it but the password field doesn't accept it… the field length is one letter short than in "doncaprio.com"

  7. It doesn't really matter. Just be sure you're not connected to the internet when you do it.

  8. avatar A. A. Ravjani. says:

    Thanks. I unlocked my MF190.

  9. avatar Don Caprio says:

    you're welcome. I'm glad it worked for you

  10. avatar Verizon Wireless Coupons says:

    very interesting & feeling glade to be here

  11. avatar Anonymous says:

    Hey guys. I did all the steps and it works. I unlocked my zte mf637u and it accepts all sim cards. Just folow everything step by step. And i noticed that when u type the password it is les by one character. It goes like, doncaprio.co . It does not take the last m for .com. Its okay. Try and see it will unlock. Thanks don.

  12. avatar Don Caprio says:

    Thanks for that @Poster 10. post corrected. :)

  13. avatar Anonymous says:

    thanks man worked very well

  14. can you please help me unlock my Smartbro MF100
    IMEI:359518036148748

    thanks

    • I’m not sure I can be much of help if it’s not a Huawei modem. You definitely need a software that needs to have the modem attached to your computer like the one mentioned in the post above. I could have given you the unlock code if it were Huawei

    • avatar zysbanimei says:

      hi jesebella, SmartBro’s CARD-UNLOCK code requires a 16-digit code. If your USB modem is Black w/Orange color, you have a ZTE usb modem. 8-digit or 12-digit UNLOCK codes won’t work w/your SmartBro. Globe’s TATTOO is a HUAWEI usb modem.

  15. halp I want my I pdone cuntry cod open.

  16. Ajay Oberai · Hunter College.
    halp I want my I phone cuntry cod open.

  17. avatar abhishek kothari says:

    huawei e353 is relatively new modem and i m not able to unlock it with any means currently available, please help

    imei 868165001605833

  18. I was trying to unlock ZTE AC2746, and it does NOT recognize this the modem in port. I tried the automatic and it says Modem not found. Please Help

  19. Hi,
    I have downloaded the software but its asking to BUY CREDITS isn't it free.

    • you're probably connected to the internet when you opened the software

      • avatar RAHUL SHARMA says:

        i am having ZTE K3770-Z modem buts its not even detecting nor the modem is being unlocked,what should i do,what if i want to flash the whole modem. Do u have any software to flash the modem and its new firmware,for dialing.

  20. pls comment>my zte 3772-Z is not recognized by dc,can i found somewhere an updated one?

  21. Brother mine modem is ZTE MF190 & its showing unable to unlock
    after scanning the modem plz help me….

  22. ive got a ZTE FFF1 MODEM AND DIS APP CANT UNLOCK IT…

  23. my zte fff1 modem cannot be seen by the application……it keeps on tellin me modem not found…

  24. avatar tarkeshwar prasad says:

    hi i have ZTE AC8700 data card ,it has a sim card slot but i am unable to unlock it . i want to unlock it so that i can use any other service provider sim , help me

  25. avatar Victor King says:

    Hi, I have a ZTE MF 190. I tried unlocking it but came up with an error code 62 and now it wont intstall properly. It appears some files were lost. Can you help please?

    • avatar Don Caprio says:

      Can you try installing from the installation CD? Unlocking the modem should tamper with your files though.

  26. i want to know ZTE AC2737 relaince no is it possible

  27. Don in short,you too muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch!
    Immediately i did the above for my E173 modem for glo,i was able to use my zain sim card in it for browsing which wasn’t possible before.
    Thanks again and keep up the good work! :)

  28. Great ninja brains: May our Good God continue to refresh your memory, from time to time. You are an asset to many in this generation. Keep flying.

  29. Sir what if data card works without SIM…?

    • avatar Don Caprio says:

      It’s definitely a CDMA modem if it works without a SIM card. I’ve got no idea on unlocking that type of modem

  30. sir what if data card works without SIM card…?//

  31. avatar abdelaziz says:

    hi sir , i tried hardly to unlock my zte wireless datacard model ac 2746 ,but unfortunately i can’t . I need help, thanks in advance.

    • avatar Don Caprio says:

      It should unlock it if that model is supported but if it’s not unlocking it, that means this version of Dccrap doesn’t support your modem’s model

  32. i cant unlocked my ZTE modem. i input your username password an error saying could not connect to server. how can unlocked nu usb modem. please help

  33. Baba, my zte mf190 modem just got locked bcos i tried the wrong unlock code more than the required number of time. heard there is a resetting of unlock counter. dont know how to go about this. Hope u help me out here please.

    Thanks sir…..waiting ur reply patiently but urgently.

    • avatar Don Caprio says:

      I haven’t heard of resetting unlock counter, Francis. I can only assume the only alternative left is flashing the modem.

  34. i hv a zte fff1 en its giving me problems unlocking pliz assist

  35. Excellent. It worked great!!!!

  36. THANKS SIR, IT WORK I UNLOCK ZTE MF 190 MODEM,,,,,

  37. Thanks dear , its working for MF190 well

  38. avatar warapitiyax says:

    hi friend, can you unlock my e353 dongel.

  39. avatar goutham501 says:

    sir please tell me how to unlock idea HUWAEI E1550 india coming with customized firmware.
    plssssssssssssssssss help me

  40. I followed d procedure as written by u but its saying: error connecting to server==>> “error code 62″. Pls, wot do u tink is d problem????

  41. avatar goutham501 says:

    pls provide a solution plsssssssssssssss

  42. Kindly help me unlock 862153010143224 – huawei 357… Thanks

  43. avatar joseph ahaisibwe says:

    I have a tecno doudle line phone which is locked to use only one simcard in one of the slots. how can i unlock it?

  44. Thanks mr Doncaprio. I have successfully unlocked my zte modem!
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  45. avatar Bright84 says:

    I tried it and it was unlock but it is telling this when i want to connect by using Glo or Mtn sim: The remote computer did not respond. For further assistance, click More Info or search Help and Support Center for this error number. pls help

    • avatar Don Caprio says:

      Go to Tools > Options > Profile Management > Be sure to create a new profile with the right APN for the network you intend to use.

  46. sir Don Caprio can you hlp this y its fail??
    =============================================
    DC – Unlocker 2 Client 1.00.0460

    Detecting card :

    selection :
    manufacturer – ZTE datacards
    model – Auto detect

    Found modem : MF190
    Model : Unknown ZTE modem
    IMEI : 861648007470408
    Firmware : BD_SMARTMF190V1.0.0B01
    SIM Lock status : Locked (Card Lock)

    ===================================================================
    ===============
    Unlocking, please wait …

    Security data error !

    unlock failed !

    (error code 84)
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  47. am still having problem unlocking ZTE M190 after i restarted the computer…please tell me what to do next

  48. Hi,
    I am not able to login using
    username
    doncaprio.com
    i tried both password
    doncaprio and doncaprio.co

    please find below details and suggest…

    DC – Unlocker 2 Client 1.00.0575
    Detecting card :
    selection :
    manufacturer – Huawei modems
    model – Auto detect (recommended)

    Found modem : E1731
    Model : Huawei E173
    IMEI : 354369044590934
    Serial NR. : 8CA4CA11C2433378
    Firmware : 11.126.16.04.284
    Compile date / time : Oct 27 2011 11:37:48
    Dashboard version : UTPS21.005.20.01.284_MAC21.005.20.01.284_LNX21.005.20.01.284
    Chipset : Qualcomm MSM6290
    Voice feature : enabled
    SIM Lock status : locked
    Wrong codes entered : 10 (unlock attempts left : 0)

  49. hai don, i have zte mf190 .iam tryed to unlock but “code error 63″ plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz hlp me.
    replay me pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

  50. Hi Don Caprio,

    The username and password you have mentioned above is not correct. May i know what is your login details to unlock my Huawei E173 data card?

  51. Unlocking, please wait …

    No password !

    (error code 64)

    No password !

    ===================================================================
    sir i need user and pass..
    doncaprio and doncaprio.co not working sir
    plss hlp me
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  52. avatar ajay prasad says:

    hi this is ajay prasad
    my imei no.355434048785952
    i download this softwr and try to unlock zte modem . after doing this it’s shown your device is unlocked but when i used another sim it’s not working.
    please help me out to shout out this problem .

    • You neede to create another internet profile before you can use another SIM card….the network profile for the new operator you want to use.