Globe Pocket WiFi is locked to Globe network only. You can't use other sims like Smart, TNT and Sun other than Globe and TM Prepaid sim. This is very inconvenient especially when you need to use other sims to Globe Pocket WiFi because of these probable reasons: your area doesn't have a good signal reception from Globe; your Globe mobile data promo has already expired and you have other sim with remaining data. Whatever your reason is, Pocket WiFi is fully enjoyable when you can insert any sim, an advantage when you are using VPN or HTTP Injector. A Pocket WiFi which is not locked to a specific network is usually called as Pocket WiFi openline. Globe uses Huawei Pocket WiFi modems, in which Huawei E5330 series are the most popular models. Globe Pocket WiFi are unlockable, so no need to stress your self buying different Pocket WiFi modems.
You can unlock or openline your Globe Huawei Pocket WiFi by following these DIY (Do It Yourself) simple steps which can be found below.
How To Unlock/Openline Globe Huawei Pocket WiFi For Free
Requirements:
* Register Google Account and create Google Plus (skip this if you already have one), totally no third-party software needed.
* Computer or laptop, preferably with internet connection.
* Globe Huawei Pocket WiFi - IMEI (15-digit numbers) and Model Number (example: Huawei E5330Bs-2), these can be found usually on the back cover, if not on the back cover, open the back case of your pocket WiFi which you usually do when you are inserting SIM.
* Globe Huawei Pocket WiFi - IMEI (15-digit numbers) and Model Number (example: Huawei E5330Bs-2), these can be found usually on the back cover, if not on the back cover, open the back case of your pocket WiFi which you usually do when you are inserting SIM.
* Smart, TNT or Sun sim card
* Unlock Code - (this can be found in the procedure) usually this is 8-digit numbers which is very important for unlocking modems. It is calculated using the huaweicodecalculator (Huawei Unlock Code Generator) that provides free unlock codes, wherein you can unlock as much as 1000 Huawei modems.
Procedure:
Generating the Unlock Code thru huaweicodecalculator
1. Login first your Google Plus account.
3. Click the 'LOGIN WITH GOOGLE' button. Other login methods are available also such as Facebook and Twitter.
4. If you are using the calculator for the first time, it will prompt you to Accept the Terms and Conditions, click on I Accept.
5. You will be redirected to the page wherein you need to input the IMEI and Model Number of your Huawei Pocket WiFi. Enter the 15-digit IMEI number and Model Number in their appropriate input boxes and click on Calculate.
7. You can see the Google +1 Button, click it.
8. Check the Result and record the NEW ALGO CODE.
Huawei Unlocking Procedure
1. Insert Smart, TNT or Sun Sim into your Globe Huawei Pocket WiFi.
2. Open your internet browser, Chrome or Firefox, and enter http://192.168.8.1 or http://pocket.wifi (sometimes it will open itself).
3. Navigate to ADVANCE SETTINGS > SIM SETTINGS > UNLOCK DEVICE
An input box will appear asking you to enter the unlock code. Enter now the 8-digit UNLOCK CODE (NEW ALGO) which you have recorded earlier.
4. Click on APPLY.
5. If there's no other error, and your pocket wifi modem is receiving signal, you are DONE! Your Globe Huawei Pocket WiFi is successfully unlocked for free.
This Huawei Unlocking Procedure can also be done to Smart and Sun Pocket WiFi, Huawei Models only.
For reference, here's the list of Supported Huawei models covered by huaweicodecalculator which can be unlocked:
Huawei E5330Bs-2, Huawei E586E, Huawei E171, Huawei E172, Huawei E173, Huawei E176, Huawei E177, Huawei E180, Huawei E181, Huawei E182, Huawei E166, Huawei E155, Huawei E156, Huawei E158, Huawei E160, Huawei E170, Huawei E161, Huawei E169, Huawei E188, Huawei E196, Huawei E216, Huawei E219, Huawei E220, Huawei E226, Huawei E22X, Huawei E230, Huawei E270, Huawei E271, Huawei E272, Huawei E303, Huawei E352, Huawei E353, Huawei E355, Huawei E357, Huawei E367, Huawei E368, Huawei E369, Huawei E372, Huawei E392, Huawei E397, Huawei E398, Huawei E612, Huawei E618, Huawei E620, Huawei E630, Huawei E660, Huawei E800, Huawei E870, Huawei E880, Huawei E968, Huawei E1550, Huawei E1551, Huawei E1552, Huawei E1553, Huawei E155X, Huawei E156C, Huawei E156G, Huawei E156X, Huawei E1609, Huawei E160E, Huawei E160G, Huawei E1612, Huawei E1615, Huawei E1616, Huawei E1630, Huawei E1632, Huawei E166G, Huawei E1690, Huawei E1692, Huawei E1820, Huawei E1823, Huawei E182E, Huawei E1831, Huawei E1800, Huawei E1803, Huawei E180G, Huawei E180S, Huawei E169G, Huawei E170G, Huawei E1780, Huawei E172G, Huawei E1762, Huawei E2010, Huawei S4011, Huawei E1731, Huawei E3131, Huawei E630+, Huawei E660A, Huawei K3517, Huawei K3520, Huawei K3710, Huawei EG162, Huawei EG602, Huawei EM770, Huawei EG602G, Huawei EG162G, Huawei UMG181.
This list might changed without prior notice. Just visit huaweicodecalculator.com to keep updated of supported models.
Known Issue for Globe Huawei Modems
Some version of Globe Huawei Modems can't be unlocked especially those from red box. These modems need firmware upgrade and some tweaks to unlock.
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