How to use a Cell-C SIM with VMB 10.1

[ginggs]

Do you have a Cell-C SIM card and want to use it with a Vodafone modem, but the dashboard tells you the SIM card is unknown?

Below the Vodafone Mobile Broadband installation directory (normally 'C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband') is a directory named 'Opco' which contains an XML configuration file (Opcos.XML) and a directory for each of the various Vodafone operators by country.

Extract the 'Opco' directory from [-]vmb_cellc.zip[/-] and place it in your Vodafone Mobile Broadband installation directory. This operation will overwrite 'Opco\Opcos.XML' and create a directory named 'Opco\65507 South Africa'. This needs to be done with administrative privileges, so start Explorer as Admin.

http://i49.tinypic.com/5nkrkh.png

Tested with Vodafone Mobile Broadband 10.1.108 on Windows XP SP3 and Windows 7.

Updated for VMB 10.2 here (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/363656?p=7845885#post7845885), thanks Tun@!

[teraside]

Nice tip Ginggs. Thanks

[mogwaai]

You can also download the native Huawei Mobile Partner and manually add the Cell C profile in. http://www.huaweidevice.com

[ginggs]

You can also download the native Huawei Mobile Partner and manually add the Cell C profile in. http://www.huaweidevice.com
Only if your modem is made by Huawei. ;)

[mogwaai]

Only if your modem is made by Huawei. ;)
YIP! Of course should of added it but do they have any other brands?? All I've ever got from VC is Huawei devices.

[khiang]

does it works with my K3805-Z??? i live at indonesia and it say incorrect SIM detected???? help me pls...............

[ginggs]

does it works with my K3805-Z??? i live at indonesia and it say incorrect SIM detected???? help me pls...............
Vodafone Mobile Broadband 10.1 does work with the K3805-Z. You will need to rename the directory and modify the XML files as appropriate for your operator in Indonesia, see my response here (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/337315?p=6192271#post6192271).

[Mantis]

Tried this and it worked.
But whenI put my Vodacom sim back in, it wouldn't work. I thought this was a kind of "unlock all networks" or "add CellC network" trick.
So I replaced the original Opcos.XML file and deleted the Cell C folder, but still nothing. Had to uninstall and re-install the VMB software

[ginggs]

But whenI put my Vodacom sim back in, it wouldn't work. I thought this was a kind of "unlock all networks" or "add CellC network" trick.
Putting the Vodacom SIM back in works fine for me. This is an "add CellC" network trick.

[Mantis]

Putting the Vodacom SIM back in works fine for me. This is an "add CellC" network trick.

Did you have to restart or antying first, or just unplug, swap sim and replug?

I'll try tonight and see. I know it gave an error but can't remember what it was.

[Park@82]

thanks for the info.

[kaboose]

Hi,

Any chance of getting the MTN settings? Im lazy and dont want to ply around. Sorry.

Thx
Kaboose

[zahpat]

Hi there, i am using a vodafone HSPA usb stick, K3765, i used the zipped file and overwrote Opco with the xml, i have inserted my cellc sim card in but it still comes up with an error saying Sim not regiestered?

what am i doing wrong?

[lcbxx]

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[zahpat]

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Never struggle again. Download the non-branded software/firmware for your dongle.

Stupid Question, but how to download from there? there isnt links.

Many thanks

[teraside]

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Never struggle again. Download the non-branded software/firmware for your dongle.

I tried it with my ZTE modem, but it doesn't work. Device not found...

[lcbxx]

Stupid Question, but how to download from there? there isnt links.

Many thanks
Select the brand, and click the little icon/picture next to the drop-down to move one screen further.

[lcbxx]

I tried it with my ZTE modem, but it doesn't work. Device not found...
Hmmm...have you tried browsing the DC-Unlocker forum for that one Tera?
http://www.dc-unlocker.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=19

[teraside]

Hmmm...have you tried browsing the DC-Unlocker forum for that one Tera?
http://www.dc-unlocker.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=19

I see the model isn't supported (MF-190) for the dc-unlocker app. It's fine, I'll stick to the CellC dashboard, I'm just playing around :p

[badtrev]

maybe a stupid question but anyway - Do vodacom modems work on 900Mhz? Is it just their network that doesn't?. i have my old vodafone modem (I'm not sure of the model right now) and it would be awesome if I could use it with a cell c data sim. Thanks

[teraside]

maybe a stupid question but anyway - Do vodacom modems work on 900Mhz? Is it just their network that doesn't?. i have my old vodafone modem (I'm not sure of the model right now) and it would be awesome if I could use it with a cell c data sim. Thanks

Depends on the specific modem. Some Vodafone modems do support 900Mhz, so check online if it does.

[zahpat]

Select the brand, and click the little icon/picture next to the drop-down to move one screen further.

Thanks, finaly got it to work, and loving it.
Thanks again :)

[badtrev]

Help guys - I have the vodafone k3520 modem, which is compatible with the cellc. So after changing the opco directory, the sim card is detected as cell c and with a pretty strong signal, however there is no cell c profile to connect to as it is with vodacom. I am using a standard voice sim. I don't actually want to go and buy the data sim - unless I really have to. Or is tehre a way to manually input the profile to conenct to cellc.
Thanks

[Cell_C]

Good day badtrev

Look at this link:
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/266989-FAQ-Cell-C-Data-Promotion-PLEASE-READ-FIRST

I would recommend a data sim pre-paid, but first try.

Regards
~AM~

[badtrev]

thanks cell_C

[kwaggawerner]

Works 100%!

thanks guys!

Just a side note, make sure the VMB systray (bottom right, where the clock is) is closed first...

[bppjenil]

thanks a million.
I followed the above procedure to use my cellc card in my k3808z modem. It works 100% . This is done in window 7 ultimate.
If someone want to use his cellc card in k3805z modem he must follow above mentioned procedure.

[nokiabsc3i]

Hi All

I did update VMB 10.1 to VMB 10.2 now it not work with Cell C sim by replace opco.

Please help ,,

Thank you

[Cell_C]

Good Day nokiabsc3i

If all else fails, you can use MDMA.
Here (http://www.nerve.org.za/mdma/)

MDMA work's very well.

Regards
~AM~

[Terencek]

As long as the correct drivers have been installed, Windows 7 should in fact be able to open your modem natively, simply by clicking on Windows' little wireless connection icon. No external application required, no unnecessary RAM usage, keeps your system nice and clean and definitely free of the bloat of the Vodafone software!

Otherwise MDMA.

[M.Shakeel.M]

Hi guys I did this with k3765 modem everything worked except it does not connect to the internet
Please help


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[ProfK]

I bought a Vodafone 3G usb stick this morning, and enjoyed about 2 hours of smooth HSPA access. Since then I have been battling with very low quality GPRS and EDGE connections, but it seems to be the Vodafone Mobile Broadband software. I just connected using my system tray (on Win 7) network 'panel', bypassing that app, and things seem smooth again. However, when I put my CellC card into the modem, it sees the network, but wont connect. It did ask for an access point name, which I left blank.

What am I missing, and how can I get my modem to connect using my CellC card? I still have MB's on that card.

[ginggs]

However, when I put my CellC card into the modem, it sees the network, but wont connect. It did ask for an access point name, which I left blank.
I think your access point name should be 'internet'.

[nolo]

create new dialup connection using connection wizard
your dial number should be *99# <that what im using>
leave your username and password blank and you should have working 3g connection

The VMB software you can change your sms center number to other < then fill this number +27841000000 > you will be able to send sms using the Vodafone MB software

then if you want to check your balance you can download mdma this appliction allow you to check your balance and recharge your account

[snoozy]

Hi Ginggs. Any chance you can assist with details of the codes to be used to unlock a Vodacom K4505-Z modem so that this can also be used with a 8ta sim card? Vodacom 3G reception just playing up, so need to change.
Thanks very much for any assistance!

[ProfK]

Vodacom 3G reception just playing up
Playing up? Vodacom 3G q.o.s. has gone totally belly up (to be polite enough for a public forum), the last two weeks. It is pushing daisies; it has bought the farm; [cue John Cleese]

[stefancpt]

hi Ginggs,

i have downloaded your OPCO file for Cell C on a K3805-Z Vodafone stick.
I added the folder 65507 into the C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband\Opco folder. Currently there is another SA folder in there called 65501.
I cant get it to work... it says SIM not detected... also, there is no CELL C logo like in your dashboard logo... i tried removing the 65501 folder, but then an error message pops up.
can you help?

thanks

[ginggs]

i have downloaded your OPCO file for Cell C on a K3805-Z Vodafone stick.
Make sure you are using VMB 10.1.

i tried removing the 65501 folder, but then an error message pops up.
The 65501 folder is for Vodacom South Africa, you don't have to remove it.

[Ditebogo]

i have vodacom modem k3772z,vmb 10.2,it doesnt take cell c so
wat must i do to use cell c modem in da sim

[sajunky]

Unload Vodacom software from memory and use mdma, any other dialer, or even Windows dial-up software.

[SpYkzzz]

Does anybody know if it's possible to use a Vodafone K3772-Z modem with MTN? I have tried both Join Air and MDMA without any luck.

[sajunky]

I verified it with K3570-Z. Unload from memory, it musn't show in system tray. Alternatively uninstall Vodafone software from control panel, it doesn't remove drivers. You need drivers, it is fine. Next time you plug-in modem, installation will pickup, press [ESC].
Regarding MTN post in MTN forum, but I can tell you now that settings are identical.

[Nemesis77]

Cool. Nice tip. Thanks

[televox.co.za]

Hi I have a K3570-Z with vmb 10.1, changed the opco as instructed above. I get the panel with the Cell C logo, it connects (apparently) but when I try open a page it doesn't. Using chrome as my browser it tells me some dns lookup failed...
The vmb app + the win7 tray icon show I am connected. (No [!] or limited access shown on the icon)
Also with the sms, I changed the centre number but nothing works, what didn't I do?

[Mc_Fly]

Hi All I got my WMB 10.2 to work with the OPCO method.
so can any body tel me how to upload it in rar format for everybody ells

[RapMan]

Hi All I got my WMB 10.2 to work with the OPCO method.
so can any body tel me how to upload it in rar format for everybody ells

Would appreciate the upload, thanks Mc_Fly!

[teraside]

Hi All I got my WMB 10.2 to work with the OPCO method.
so can any body tel me how to upload it in rar format for everybody ells

Just use www.mediafire.com to upload it and share the link on the forum :)

[Mc_Fly]

Hi Here is the link it's to drop box this works with VBM 10.2 vmb_cell.rar (http://db.tt/w6mlyHQV) hope you have fun
let me know if you need it in zip as well.

[RapMan]

Hi Here is the link it's to drop box this works with VBM 10.2 vmb_cell.rar (http://db.tt/w6mlyHQV) hope you have fun
let me know if you need it in zip as well.

Hi thanks. How do you check the data balance?

[Beavis]

Hi Here is the link it's to drop box this works with VBM 10.2 vmb_cell.rar (http://db.tt/w6mlyHQV) hope you have fun
let me know if you need it in zip as well.

Thanks, works fine with 10.2 using K3765-Z modem. Can not check balance though, but at least I can connect.

[mandana]

Thanks for sharing this, finally took the Vodacom sim out of my laptop and replaced it with a Cell C sim, works like a bomb!!

[rodga]

dis anyone try this with 8ta?

[Ykv]

Hi Here is the link it's to drop box this works with VBM 10.2 vmb_cell.rar (http://db.tt/w6mlyHQV) hope you have fun
let me know if you need it in zip as well.

Thank you very much, this works 100%

[ice_cubes]

Do you have a Cell-C SIM card and want to use it with a Vodafone modem, but the dashboard tells you the SIM card is unknown?

Below the Vodafone Mobile Broadband installation directory (normally 'C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband') is a directory named 'Opco' which contains an XML configuration file (Opcos.XML) and a directory for each of the various Vodafone operators by country.

Extract the 'Opco' directory from vmb_cellc.zip (http://nerve.org.za/misc/vmb_cellc.zip) and place it in your Vodafone Mobile Broadband installation directory. This operation will overwrite 'Opco\Opcos.XML' and create a directory named 'Opco\65507 South Africa'. This needs to be done with administrative privileges, so start Explorer as Admin.

http://nerve.org.za/misc/vmb_cellc.png

Tested with Vodafone Mobile Broadband 10.1.108 on Windows XP SP3 and Windows 7.

Hi

I know the link is old, but any chance of reposting the link because its says webpage unavailable?

[careljbay]

Hi Ginggs, I'm not very computer savvy, but you seem to know a lot of answers..i bought a vodafone R205, after crappy advise that it would be open to my cell c sim...yes, the dashboard doesn't recognise it. A vodacom sim works fine. I'm not sure how to implement suggestions you posted for other modem users, what is the simplest way to enable the R205 to work?

[sajunky]

Do you mean dashboard installed on PC? Do you know how to open options menu?
Select two options:
- Do not load at startup
- Unload from System tray on exit.

Exit the program. Open Windows dialup connection created by Vodafone and dial. Or run MDMA at this very moment.