Strange E169

9eor9 · **Strange E169 -** 24-09-2010, 10:15

Hi,

wanted to update a Base E169 stick (already debranded) to FW 11.314.07.00.52 (downloaded from/via 3g-modem.wetpaint.com) and higher, but did not succeed. Hardware CD57TCPU.

Original problem was that the speed shown never came over 384kBit/s in all networks I used and whereever I was.
1st of all not all USB connectors liked the stick. Then XP detected the device, but not the Mobile Partner.

When I ran the update wizard, an error message came "Terminal plugged not firmware, the wizard can work on - update failure" or "IMEI error".

After that process the Mobile Partner Diagnostics shows the new FW version, but this changes after some time (plug/unplug/hibernate/launch again) automatically to the old version.

I tried with another XP machine, there the update wizard asked for a 8-digit PIN ("Firmware not compatible to installed version - Please enter PIN").

I plugged to a Vista laptop, nothing happened. An E220 was detected flawlessly.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT STICK????

inquisitor · 24-09-2010, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9eor9

I tried with another XP machine, there the update wizard asked for a 8-digit PIN ("Firmware not compatible to installed version - Please enter PIN").

Have you run that update in the end? If not, you can calculate the flashing code at Online Huawei Modem Unlock Calculator and then retry that update.
I guess something is wrong with the firmware, so reflashing it might help.

9eor9 · 24-09-2010, 15:56

P E R F E C T !!!!

Update to latest version successfully completed (on that one XP machine, with flashcode), now connected to 3AT with 7,2 MBit/s.

Next subject is the AT-commands, I'm just dealing with that.
Inquisitor, could you please write a short tutorial where and how to enter them??

inquisitor · 24-09-2010, 21:32

There's a tutorial on the 3g-modem wiki: executing AT-commands under Windows - 3G modem wiki

But the easiest method to enter AT-commands probably is installing MWconn, a small generic dashboard, through which you can enter AT-commands in the "Servicekonsole" under the "Gerät" tab, as shown below:

9eor9 · 25-09-2010, 08:46

Big Thanks, inquisitor!

9eor9 · 26-09-2010, 14:29

I tried, with PuTTY no problem.
All my 3 modems (E220, E169, E160) do not accept even one command except atz and ati.
I sent to both ports, modem port (here: COM8 ) and 3G PC UI Interface port (here: COM9).

E220 and E169 show COMMAND NOT SUPPORT, the E160 ERRRROR endlessly.
After some time the E220 showed ^RSSI:28 (signal strength).

???

Are there also hardwaremods known (esp. E220) to disable the flashdrive?

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9eor9 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 223 Join Date: 10 Apr 2009 Country:	Strange E169 - 24-09-2010, 10:15 Hi, wanted to update a Base E169 stick (already debranded) to FW 11.314.07.00.52 (downloaded from/via 3g-modem.wetpaint.com) and higher, but did not succeed. Hardware CD57TCPU. Original problem was that the speed shown never came over 384kBit/s in all networks I used and whereever I was. 1st of all not all USB connectors liked the stick. Then XP detected the device, but not the Mobile Partner. When I ran the update wizard, an error message came "Terminal plugged not firmware, the wizard can work on - update failure" or "IMEI error". After that process the Mobile Partner Diagnostics shows the new FW version, but this changes after some time (plug/unplug/hibernate/launch again) automatically to the old version. I tried with another XP machine, there the update wizard asked for a 8-digit PIN ("Firmware not compatible to installed version - Please enter PIN"). I plugged to a Vista laptop, nothing happened. An E220 was detected flawlessly. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT STICK???? Last edited by 9eor9; 24-09-2010 at 10:53..

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9eor9 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 223 Join Date: 10 Apr 2009 Country:	24-09-2010, 15:56 P E R F E C T !!!! Update to latest version successfully completed (on that one XP machine, with flashcode), now connected to 3AT with 7,2 MBit/s. Next subject is the AT-commands, I'm just dealing with that. Inquisitor, could you please write a short tutorial where and how to enter them??

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inquisitor (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Professionist Posts: 1,399 Join Date: 15 Nov 2006 Country:	24-09-2010, 21:32 There's a tutorial on the 3g-modem wiki: executing AT-commands under Windows - 3G modem wiki But the easiest method to enter AT-commands probably is installing MWconn, a small generic dashboard, through which you can enter AT-commands in the "Servicekonsole" under the "Gerät" tab, as shown below: terminals: Samsung: Galaxy S5 DuoS (G900FD); BLU: Win HD LTE; Nokia: 1200; Asus: Fonepad 7 ME372CG; Huawei data: E3372, Vodafone R201, K3765, E1762; postpaid: O2 on Business XL; prepaid: DE: Aldi Talk, Lidl; UK: 3; BG: MTel, vivacom; RU: MTS; RS: MTS; UAE: du Tourist SIM; INT'L: toggle mobile VoIP: sipgate.de (German DID); sipgate.co.uk (British DID); ukddi.com (British DID); sipcall.ch (Swiss DID); megafon.bg (Bulgarian DID); InterVoip.com

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9eor9 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 223 Join Date: 10 Apr 2009 Country:	25-09-2010, 08:46 Big Thanks, inquisitor!

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9eor9 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 223 Join Date: 10 Apr 2009 Country:	26-09-2010, 14:29 I tried, with PuTTY no problem. All my 3 modems (E220, E169, E160) do not accept even one command except atz and ati. I sent to both ports, modem port (here: COM8 ) and 3G PC UI Interface port (here: COM9). E220 and E169 show COMMAND NOT SUPPORT, the E160 ERRRROR endlessly. After some time the E220 showed ^RSSI:28 (signal strength). ??? Are there also hardwaremods known (esp. E220) to disable the flashdrive? Last edited by 9eor9; 26-09-2010 at 14:54..