Huawei E620 data card & USSD commands

[ginggs]

I've been trying to get USSD commands to work on the Huawei E620 card without success. I have now established that they work perfectly with a Virgin Mobile or a Vodacom SIM card, for some reason they don't work with my MTN SIM. Is there any way that USSD commands can be blocked on my SIM card? Is there anything I can do to get them working?

[YelloFever]

I've been trying to get USSD commands to work on the Huawei E620 card without success. I have now established that they work perfectly with a Virgin Mobile or a Vodacom SIM card, for some reason they don't work with my MTN SIM. Is there any way that USSD commands can be blocked on my SIM card? Is there anything I can do to get them working?

Good day,

Ginggs

I sent you something let me know if that's what you were looking for

MTNDD

[ginggs]

I sent you something let me know if that's what you were looking for
Thanks, I also found a page on MTN's site that describes many of the USSD commands:
http://www.mtn.co.za/default.aspx?pid=242246

I have no problem using them on my phone, its just on the data card I get no response. I know the format in which I am sending the commands is correct as they work with Virgin and Vodacom SIM cards. I just want to know if MTN are blocking them or if I need to activate something in order to get them to work?

[YelloFever]

Thanks, I also found a page on MTN's site that describes many of the USSD commands:
http://www.mtn.co.za/default.aspx?pid=242246

I have no problem using them on my phone, its just on the data card I get no response. I know the format in which I am sending the commands is correct as they work with Virgin and Vodacom SIM cards. I just want to know if MTN are blocking them or if I need to activate something in order to get them to work?

Will speak to Jeremy my device manager and will advise ASAP

MTNDD

[zaphod]

I've been trying to get USSD commands to work on the Huawei E620 card without success. I have now established that they work perfectly with a Virgin Mobile or a Vodacom SIM card, for some reason they don't work with my MTN SIM. Is there any way that USSD commands can be blocked on my SIM card? Is there anything I can do to get them working?

I have a Virgin Mobile 128k Sim card in my MTN E620 card.

I tried the following command via the Hyperterminal program:

AT+CUSD=1,"*101#",15

The only response that I do get is the "OK" message.

How did you manage to get it working?

:confused:

[YelloFever]

I have a Virgin Mobile 128k Sim card in my MTN E620 card.

I tried the following command via the Hyperterminal program:

AT+CUSD=1,"*101#",15

The only response that I do get is the "OK" message.

How did you manage to get it working?

:confused:

Yeah,

Please let me know as well

MTNDD

[ginggs]

The following are all captures from Hyper terminal.

With 32K Vodacom SIM:

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,2,"65501",0

OK
AT+CUSD=1,"*100#",15
OK

+CUSD: 0,"Your account is 3.01",0

With 128K Virgin Mobile SIM:

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,2,"65507",0

OK
AT+CUSD=1,"*101#",15
OK

+CUSD: 0,"Air Time left R 25.73. Please enter *122# and press call to check on your V Rewards.",15

The AT+COPS? command gets your operator code, 65501 is Vodacom SA and 65507 is Cell-C SA (used by Virgin Mobile).
It does take a few seconds after the OK is received before the +CUSD response comes from the network.

[YelloFever]

The following are all captures from Hyper terminal.

With Vodacom SIM:

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,2,"65501",0

OK
AT+CUSD=1,"*100#",15
OK

+CUSD: 0,"Your account is 3.01",0

With Virgin Mobile SIM:

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,2,"65507",0

OK
AT+CUSD=1,"*101#",15
OK

+CUSD: 0,"Air Time left R 25.73. Please enter *122# and press call to check on your V Rewards.",15

The AT+COPS? command gets your operator code, 66501 is Vodacom SA, 65507 is Cell-C SA (used by Virgin Mobile).


:cool:

[zaphod]

Hi gings,

AT+COPS? is working for me but not the AT+CUSD=1,*101#",15 command. (Using the 128k VM SIM)

(The reply message is just the OK prompt).

Maybe the problem is with my firmware version.

My card's version numbers are as follow:

Firmware version: 11.16.08.01.00
Hardware version: CD21TCPU Ver. B


:confused:

[ginggs]

:cool:
What are those shades hiding? Did you just go and flick the switch? :)

I do not believe this:

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,2,"65510",0

OK
AT+CUSD=1,"*123#",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"MTN Menu :
(Menu browsing is free)
1-Phone Setup
2-MTNLoaded
3-Mzines
4-Get the 411
5-Ringtones
6-Greeting Cards
0-Help

",0

AT+CUSD=1,"0",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"-Help-
This menu enables you to set up your phone for MMS, WAP, etc. You can download JamCam images and other content. Menu sessions are max 120 sec.

9-Back",0

AT+CUSD=1,"9",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"MTN Menu :
(Menu browsing is free)
1-Phone Setup
2-MTNLoaded
3-Mzines
4-Get the 411
5-Ringtones
6-Greeting Cards
0-Help

",0

AT+CUSD=2
OK

AT+CUSD=1,"*123*888#",15
OK

+CUSD: 0,"Yello! Your MSISDN is 2783*******",0
MSISDN number changed to protect the innocent.

[Uli]

How do you do this with the Hauwei data card?




What are those shades hiding? Did you just go and flick the switch? :)

I do not believe this:

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,2,"65510",0

OK
AT+CUSD=1,"*123#",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"MTN Menu :
(Menu browsing is free)
1-Phone Setup
2-MTNLoaded
3-Mzines
4-Get the 411
5-Ringtones
6-Greeting Cards
0-Help

",0

AT+CUSD=1,"0",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"-Help-
This menu enables you to set up your phone for MMS, WAP, etc. You can download JamCam images and other content. Menu sessions are max 120 sec.

9-Back",0

AT+CUSD=1,"9",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"MTN Menu :
(Menu browsing is free)
1-Phone Setup
2-MTNLoaded
3-Mzines
4-Get the 411
5-Ringtones
6-Greeting Cards
0-Help

",0

AT+CUSD=2
OK

AT+CUSD=1,"*123*888#",15
OK

+CUSD: 0,"Yello! Your MSISDN is 2783*******",0
MSISDN number changed to protect the innocent.

[victorlebza]

I've been trying to get USSD commands to work on the Huawei E620 card without success. I have now established that they work perfectly with a Virgin Mobile or a Vodacom SIM card, for some reason they don't work with my MTN SIM. Is there any way that USSD commands can be blocked on my SIM card? Is there anything I can do to get them working?


could you please tell me where abd how much you jot the data card from?

[ginggs]

could you please tell me where abd how much you jot the data card from?
I got my data card at the end of May for R238 after signing a two year contract for a MyChoice 75 package @ R75 per month from an MTN franchise store.

[ginggs]

How do you do this with the Hauwei data card?
If you're using Windows, HyperTerminal.

Start / All Programs / Accessories / Communications / HyperTerminal.

[YelloFever]

If you're using Windows, HyperTerminal.

Start / All Programs / Accessories / Communications / HyperTerminal.


@Ginggs

I believe we're almost there in terms with getting this to work with the MTN software?

MTNDD

[piranha786]

If you're using Windows, HyperTerminal.

Start / All Programs / Accessories / Communications / HyperTerminal.

Can some1 pls explain a n00b how to start with it.

If I open hyper terminal it ask me
1. connection description
2. Details for the phone number you want to dail . ..
do I put the datacard number in?

when I press dail, it sais no tone


Am I even near the correct procedure???:sick:

[ginggs]

Can some1 pls explain a n00b how to start with
OK, one guide for the n00bs coming up ;)

First you need to establish on which COM port you can communicate with your data card.

Click on Start
Right-click on My Computer
Select Properties from the drop-down menu
The System Properties dialog should appear
Click on the Hardware tab
Click on the Device Manager button
The Device Manager should open
Click on the + to the left of Ports

Take note of the COM port of the Huawei Mobile Connect - 3G PC UI Interface (COMx).

Close Device Manager
Click Cancel on the System Properties dialog

Now we start HyperTerminal.

Click on Start
Move to All Programs
Move to Accessories
Move to Communications
Click HyperTerminal
HyperTerminal should open with the Connection Description dialog visible
Enter a name for this connection; Huawei Mobile Connect - 3G PC UI Interface is good
Select an icon if you like
Click OK
The Connect To dialog should appear
Select the COM port you took note of previously from the Connect Using drop-down
Click OK
The COMx Properties dialog should appear
Select 115200 from the Bits per second drop-down
Click OK
Type ATI and press Enter to verify you are communicating with the card
You should get a response similar to the following:

Manufacturer: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Model: 226
Revision: I:11.16.09.09.00
IMEI: ***************
+GCAP: +CGSM,+FCLASS,+DS

OK

[zaphod]

I am still only getting only the OK message when issuing an USSD command.

The only difference that I noticed is that my card's firmware version is older than that of ginggs.

This is the information from my card:


Manufacturer: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Model: 226
Revision: I:11.16.08.01.00


MTN_DD, how do I update my card's firmware?

The online update says I am running the latest software? Does online update also check the card's firmware ?

:confused:

[Voldemort]

I am still only getting only the OK message when issuing an USSD command.

The only difference that I noticed is that my card's firmware version is older than that of ginggs.

This is the information from my card:



MTN_DD, how do I update my card's firmware?

The online update says I am running the latest software? Does online update also check the card's firmware ?

:confused:

try the manufacturers website?

[YelloFever]

try the manufacturers website?

Any luck with this?

MTNDD

[piranha786]

does this work while you connected to the internet?

[ginggs]

does this work while you connected to the internet?
Yes it does. I have tested this on a couple of cards, and I can confirm you need the updated firmware for the USSD commands to work properly.

[sean12]

Yes it does. I have tested this on a couple of cards, and I can confirm you need the updated firmware for the USSD commands to work properly.

I can also confirm it.

Sean

[YelloFever]

Yes it does. I have tested this on a couple of cards, and I can confirm you need the updated firmware for the USSD commands to work properly.

Guys,

Essentially what we going to do is ginggs and Huawei have got a fix for the USSD commands which we can put onto the normal upgrade when you update open the Huawei MTN UI and it comes up with the update you just click update and you'll essentially be able to make use of the USSD commands

ginggs if you can please send me part 1, 2 and 3 again I'll have my device manager put it up ASAP

MTNDD

[Uli]

Hi can anyone please tell me where I can get hold of the latest firmware to my E620 card. I have had a look on their website and no luck. Also tried the generic software and no luck with that.

[YelloFever]

Hi can anyone please tell me where I can get hold of the latest firmware to my E620 card. I have had a look on their website and no luck. Also tried the generic software and no luck with that.


@Uli

Why what's wrong with the E620?

MTNDD

[zaphod]

Guys,

Essentially what we going to do is ginggs and Huawei have got a fix for the USSD commands which we can put onto the normal upgrade when you update open the Huawei MTN UI and it comes up with the update you just click update and you'll essentially be able to make use of the USSD commands

ginggs if you can please send me part 1, 2 and 3 again I'll have my device manager put it up ASAP

MTNDD

Hi MTN_DD,

Any idea when this updated firmware will be available?

:confused:

[YelloFever]

Hi MTN_DD,

Any idea when this updated firmware will be available?

:confused:

We're working on it but in the meantime whatever firmware is available we'll ensure that it's uploaded onto the update of the E620 MTN UI

MTNDD

[Uli]

The reason for the firmware upgrade is that I would like to use the ussd commands on the Huawei Companion Software supplied by GINGGS.

Why is it so hard to get hold of the new firmware?

I think we all would like to be able to use the ussd command on the MTN software. When can we expect availability of something of this sort?

Regards
Uli

[YelloFever]

The reason for the firmware upgrade is that I would like to use the ussd commands on the Huawei Companion Software supplied by GINGGS.

Why is it so hard to get hold of the new firmware?

I think we all would like to be able to use the ussd command on the MTN software. When can we expect availability of something of this sort?

Regards
Uli

@Uli

As the firmware becomes available it will be on the MTN UI under the upgrade option, The firmware version given out by Huawei to Ginggs still had some problems in terms of the information given to the MSC so as soon as the Firmware version which will allow the USSD commands is ready I can assure you we'll make it available, we are not in the business of delaying things further than we have to so I can assure you we are working on making this feature available to you guys and gals

MTNDD

[Uli]

Thanks for your help.
Regards

[YelloFever]

Thanks for your help.
Regards

@Uli

No prob

MTNDD

[MavChat]

Any news on this?

[YelloFever]

Any news on this?

@MavChat

I must be honest kinda left this went I went on leave and now Jeremy my device manager has gone on leave but I'll try and see if I can ask huawei to check and advise ASAP

MTNDD

[MavChat]

No news from huwaei I presume? Is the latest firmware that which was shipped with the cards before June 2006?

[YelloFever]

No news from huwaei I presume? Is the latest firmware that which was shipped with the cards before June 2006?

We were suppose to have a meeting today which was cancelled - There are a couple of issues I needed to raise e.g. so will have to raise this with them when we reschedule along with the above

MTNDD

• USSD Commands for E620 - Confirmed working with new firmware
• USSD Commands for E220 - Not reliable on current firmware
• Firmware availability - Firmware upgrades should be freely available to customers, or at the very least from MTN service centres, at no charge
• Vista 32-bit drivers - These shouldn't still be in Beta
• Vista 64-bit drivers - When will these be available?
• Data counters for E620 - Data counters are in inaccurate after a connection is dropped due to bad signal or congestion
• E620 F@stlink Software – Data counters are not saved if user down or logs out while application is running.

[MavChat]

Cool Bananas

Thanx

[YelloFever]

Cool Bananas

Thanx

No prob

MTNDD

[ginggs]

Is the latest firmware that which was shipped with the cards before June 2006?
Definitely not, follow this link (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=785247#post785247).

[YelloFever]

Definitely not, follow this link (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=785247#post785247).

Thanks a lot again Ginggs so we gonna have to start paying you :)

MTNDD

[ginggs]

Thanks a lot again Ginggs so we gonna have to start paying you :)
Maybe the powers that be can be convinced there's a need for a Network Support Engineer in Cape Town. ;)

[SecretCode]

Is this process applicable to the E220?

Device Manager says it's on COM5. I've set up hyperterminal to talk to COM5. It connects happily but I get nothing back. No echoed characters, no response at all even from "ati<enter>". Are there any important settings for the connection?

btw hyperterminal cannot connect when Huawei Mobile Connect is open. Presumably the COM port is in use and locked.

[ginggs]

Is this process applicable to the E220?
Yes, it works with the E220 as well.

Device Manager says it's on COM5. I've set up hyperterminal to talk to COM5. It connects happily but I get nothing back. No echoed characters, no response at all even from "ati<enter>". Are there any important settings for the connection?
Make sure you're using the COM port for the "3G PC UI Interface", not the "3G Application Interface". As far as settings go; bits per second: 115200, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 1, flow control: hardware.

btw hyperterminal cannot connect when Huawei Mobile Connect is open. Presumably the COM port is in use and locked.
That's correct, the Huawei Mobile Connect software communicates with the data card on the "3G PC UI Interface" port.

[YelloFever]

Yes, it works with the E220 as well.

Make sure you're using the COM port for the "3G PC UI Interface", not the "3G Application Interface". As far as settings go; bits per second: 115200, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 1, flow control: hardware.

That's correct, the Huawei Mobile Connect software communicates with the data card on the "3G PC UI Interface" port.

Thanks again ginggs

MTNDD :)

[YelloFever]

Maybe the powers that be can be convinced there's a need for a Network Support Engineer in Cape Town. ;)

Sent you a PM

MTNDD

[MavChat]

lol all I get is:

^DSFLOWRPT:00002406,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:00002408,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:0000240A,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:0000240C,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:0000240E,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:00002410,00000000,0

[ginggs]

lol all I get is:

^DSFLOWRPT:00002406,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:00002408,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:0000240A,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:0000240C,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:0000240E,00000000,00000000,00000000000A D023,00000000002FA192,0003E800
,0003E800

^DSFLOWRPT:00002410,00000000,0
That's because you're online, try it when you're not connected to the internet.

[MavChat]

I wasnt connected to the internet when I did this

[YelloFever]

I wasnt connected to the internet when I did this

:confused:

[ginggs]

I wasnt connected to the internet when I did this
You may not have known you were connected, but you had been for 2 hours 33 minutes and you had downloaded 3048KB and uploaded 692KB.
Please try again.

[YelloFever]

You may not have known you were connected, but you had been for 2 hours 33 minutes and you had downloaded 3048KB and uploaded 692KB.
Please try again.

:cool:

[MavChat]

You may not have known you were connected, but you had been for 2 hours 33 minutes and you had downloaded 3048KB and uploaded 692KB.
Please try again.

WoW! Was that all? Where'd you get that info anyway?

Anywho I hit the disconnect buton on the huwaei software and it showed I was disconnected. So what you're saying that I am connected even if I have disconnected??? That shouldnt be!

[ginggs]

WoW! Was that all? Where'd you get that info anyway?
The ^DSFLOWRPT response from the data card contains all that information.

So what you're saying that I am connected even if I have disconnected??? That shouldnt be!
You're right it shouldn't, but check the settings in Windows for the "MTN F@stlink" dial-up connection, it might be set to re-dial on disconnect.

[MavChat]

It dont redial automaticly.

[YelloFever]

The ^DSFLOWRPT response from the data card contains all that information.

You're right it shouldn't, but check the settings in Windows for the "MTN F@stlink" dial-up connection, it might be set to re-dial on disconnect.

@ginggs

I'm still waiting

MTNDD

[SecretCode]

Make sure you're using the COM port for the "3G PC UI Interface", not the "3G Application Interface". As far as settings go; bits per second: 115200, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 1, flow control: hardware.
Got it (first step anyway) working now, but not the COM port your instructions suggest.

In Device Manager's Ports category my computer has "HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G PC UI Interface (COM5)" - but from COM5 I get nothing. The Modems category has "HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem" and under Properties > Modem it says COM4. COM4 works in hyperterminal.

Next q: I get
ati
Manufacturer: huawei
Model: E220
Revision: 11.109.03.00.67
IMEI: 351827011243426
+GCAP: +CGSM,+DS,+ES
OK

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,0,"MTN-SA",0
OK

but from AT+CUSD=1,"*123#",15 or anything similar, just 'OK' and no other response.

Do I need to get a firmware upgrade?

Joe

[ginggs]

In Device Manager's Ports category my computer has "HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G PC UI Interface (COM5)" - but from COM5 I get nothing.
That is strange, I was able to talk to an E220 on the "3G PC UI Interface", unfortunately I only had the unit on loan for a short while so I cannot try again now.

The Modems category has "HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem" and under Properties > Modem it says COM4. COM4 works in hyperterminal.
You can use the modem COM port, but only while you're offline, otherwise you'll be told the port is already in use.

Revision: 11.109.03.00.67
I had the same firmware on the E220 I tested.

but from AT+CUSD=1,"*123#",15 or anything similar, just 'OK' and no other response.
Try a couple of times, and wait a few seconds for the response to come back. I found with the E220 I would sometimes get no response, sometime complete garbage and other times it would be fine.

Do I need to get a firmware upgrade?
This probably can be fixed with a firmware upgrade, like it was for the E620.

[ginggs]

It dont redial automaticly.
I suggest you find out what it is that's connecting you to the internet without your knowledge, it could be a setting in your browser or your email client, or even worse some malicious software installed on your computer.

[MavChat]

wouldnt it still display a network connection is active next to the time?

[ginggs]

wouldnt it still display a network connection is active next to the time?
Normally, yes, but I know there is a setting where you can disable the network connection icon in your system tray, so I guess it is possible for malicious software to do this as well. You can also check your automatic updates for Windows and your anti-virus software.

Getting back on topic :), have you tried using Hyper Terminal again?

[MavChat]

my system is up to date...

nope havent had a gap as yet

[YelloFever]

my system is up to date...

nope havent had a gap as yet

:rolleyes: Busy as per usual hey Mav?

MTNDD

[MavChat]

:rolleyes: Busy as per usual hey Mav?

MTNDD

yeah Im running a busness here not a bloody pie shop...lol

[MavChat]

got this:

AT+COPS? +COPS: 0,2,"65507",0 OK AT+CUSD=1,"*101#",15 OK

^MODE:3,3

+CUSD: 5

this is a virgin 128k sim

[ginggs]

got this:

AT+COPS? +COPS: 0,2,"65507",0 OK AT+CUSD=1,"*101#",15 OK

^MODE:3,3

+CUSD: 5

this is a virgin 128k sim
So you've at least managed to disconnect from the internet now. :)
From the +CUSD response you received, it would appear your firmware is not capable of correctly handing USSD commands.

[MavChat]

So you've at least managed to disconnect from the internet now. :)
From the +CUSD response you received, it would appear your firmware is not capable of correctly handing USSD commands.

I had to exit the Huwaei application and disconnect.

Anywho can you give me a download link to the new firmware version and explain how to do the update?

The earlier links is all greek to me...lol

[ginggs]

Anywho can you give me a download link to the new firmware version and explain how to do the update?
I've hunted high and low for a place where one can download it, and the only place where I found one was Netcom, a network operator in Norway. Unfortunately, if you use their firmware upgrade you end up with a network-locked data card!

I believe MTN_DD is going to raise the issue of firmware upgrades when he meets with Huawei soon.

[YelloFever]

I've hunted high and low for a place where one can download it, and the only place where I found one was Netcom, a network operator in Norway. Unfortunately, if you use their firmware upgrade you end up with a network-locked data card!

I believe MTN_DD is going to raise the issue of firmware upgrades when he meets with Huawei soon.

Correct

MTNDD

[SecretCode]

That is strange, I was able to talk to an E220 on the "3G PC UI Interface", unfortunately I only had the unit on loan for a short while so I cannot try again now.

You can use the modem COM port, but only while you're offline, otherwise you'll be told the port is already in use.
The PC UI interface is also inaccessible when online ...


Try a couple of times, and wait a few seconds for the response to come back. I found with the E220 I would sometimes get no response, sometime complete garbage and other times it would be fine.I tried many times and waited for 20mins+. Since it worked for you with the same firmware I'm puzzled.

Does anyone else have experience of USSD on the E220? With MTN?


This probably can be fixed with a firmware upgrade, like it was for the E620.Do you know where to find upgrades? The huawei.com didn't offer anything remotely like it, but I probably missed some secret link.

Thanks again!

[ginggs]

The PC UI interface is also inaccessible when online ...
The PC UI interface is inaccessible when the MTN F@stlink program is open. You can be online without the MTN F@stlink program being open.

I tried many times and waited for 20mins+. Since it worked for you with the same firmware I'm puzzled.
A wait of 5 or 10 seconds should have been enough. Do you have a good signal?

Do you know where to find upgrades? The huawei.com didn't offer anything remotely like it, but I probably missed some secret link.
Unfortunately not, see post above (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=858335#post858335).

[YelloFever]

The PC UI interface is inaccessible when the MTN F@stlink program is open. You can be online without the MTN F@stlink program being open.

A wait of 5 or 10 seconds should have been enough. Do you have a good signal?

Unfortunately not, see post above (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=858335#post858335).

Thanks a lot Ginggs

MTNDD

[SecretCode]

Sorry, I have not had time to get to this board for a few days ...

I don't use the MTN F????link software, but the Huawei Mobile Connect software. But that should not make any difference, I think.

I'll try again in areas with definite good signal strength and report back.

[ginggs]

I don't use the MTN F????link software, but the Huawei Mobile Connect software. But that should not make any difference, I think.
You can't use the 3G PC UI Interface while any other application that uses it is open, whether its MTN F@stlink or Huawei Mobile Connect.

With Prometheus' help, we've discovered that the Huawei Mobile Connect program seems to put the card into a binary mode, thereafter it stops understanding normal AT commands. Try running HyperTerminal just after you're booted up or just after you've plugged in the card.

[YelloFever]

Good day,

We've received the new drivers which will include the USSD commands they are currently being tested in our lab I will advise as soon as they are available

MTNDD

[SecretCode]

Newsflash. (To me at least - is this in your noddy guide? :) I only thought of this because I remembered that COM5 connected but didn't respond to any commands.)

I open TWO hyperterminal sessions, one to COM4 and one to COM5. (Port numbers discovered as in my earlier post. This is on the E220 USB modem, not the E620.)

In the COM4 session, I type:
at+cusd=1,"*141#",15
and get the response
OK

A few seconds later, in the COM5 session, I get the response:
+CUSD: 0,"Y'ello, You have R20.00 airtime and 45.00MB Data remaining.
You are on MTN Call per second.
Brought to you by MTN.",0

Success!

With Prometheus' help, we've discovered that the Huawei Mobile Connect program seems to put the card into a binary mode, thereafter it stops understanding normal AT commands. Try running HyperTerminal just after you're booted up or just after you've plugged in the card.Yes, this is important - after Mobile Connect has been used, I get binary junk on COM5. But removing it and replugging it is enough to make it work.

I can live with this. Firmware to make the response come via the same COM port would be a minor improvement. An update to Huawei Mobile Connect to support USSD commands would be great. ;)

Joe

[SecretCode]

One other question: any idea how to supply the PIN to the E220 while in hyperterminal? I had to clear it (using Mobile Connect) otherwise the USSD commands in hyperterminal all resulted in:
+CME ERROR: SIM PIN required

[YelloFever]

One other question: any idea how to supply the PIN to the E220 while in hyperterminal? I had to clear it (using Mobile Connect) otherwise the USSD commands in hyperterminal all resulted in:
+CME ERROR: SIM PIN required

I'm sure Ginggs can advise I have no idea

MTNDD

[ginggs]

I open TWO hyperterminal sessions, one to COM4 and one to COM5. (Port numbers discovered as in my earlier post. This is on the E220 USB modem, not the E620.)
Interesting! Have you got a Huawei branded E220 with the 076.11.07.106 firmware by any chance?

I can live with this. Firmware to make the response come via the same COM port would be a minor improvement. An update to Huawei Mobile Connect to support USSD commands would be great. ;)
Normally COM4 would be in use by your internet connection and you can use COM5 to do things like checking the signal strength or sending USSD commands, and then the response would come back on the same port. Not sure why it's ignoring your requests on COM5, does it only happen after running Mobile Connect?

One other question: any idea how to supply the PIN to the E220 while in hyperterminal? I had to clear it (using Mobile Connect) otherwise the USSD commands in hyperterminal all resulted in:
+CME ERROR: SIM PIN required
AT^CPIN=12345
Replace 12345 with your actual PIN code.

[ginggs]

I'm sure Ginggs can advise I have no idea
:cool: Thank you for your confidence!

[YelloFever]

:cool: Thank you for your confidence!

:D

[SecretCode]

Thanks ginggs! (I had confidence too!)

I'm using a Huawei branded E220, yes, but the firmware is
Manufacturer: huawei
Model: E220
Revision: 11.109.03.00.67
IMEI: 351827011243426
+GCAP: +CGSM,+FCLASS,+DS


Not sure why it's ignoring your requests on COM5, does it only happen after running Mobile Connect?
I hadn't thought to try this. Yes, it works on COM5 before running mobile connect - requests and both immediate and delayed responses on the same session.

But mobile connect blocks both COM4 and COM5 when active (can't find the device if hyperterminal is using either port) and as already noted after mobile connect closes, it does not respond in ascii on COM5 (no character echo and no responses). (No urgency to fix this.)

at^cpin works, thanks! - Is there a handy site with all these cellular AT commands explained?

[ginggs]

I'm using a Huawei branded E220, yes, but the firmware is
Manufacturer: huawei
Model: E220
Revision: 11.109.03.00.67
You are lucky, that's the same firmware I've seen with the MTN branded ones. Have you tried installing the MTN software?
There are other Huawei branded E220s out there that came with firmware 076.11.07.106, which doesn't support a lot of the commands the 11.xxx firmware does.

at^cpin works, thanks! - Is there a handy site with all these cellular AT commands explained?
I've gotten most of my info from The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) website (http://www.3gpp.org).
If you're looking for something light to start with, try Technical Specification 27.007 (http://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/html-info/27007.htm), the AT command set for User Equipment (UE).
The latest release will be down at the bottom of the page.

[SecretCode]

Have you tried installing the MTN software?
I've tried looking for it. Don't they have it on the MTN site?

Before I do something dumb, would it be the file "E220 HOSTB116D01SP03C67 (S. Africa MTN)" on this huawei page (http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/doc/list.do?type=-1&id=736)?


I've gotten most of my info from The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) website (http://www.3gpp.org).
If you're looking for something light to start with, try Technical Specification 27.007 (http://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/html-info/27007.htm), the AT command set for User Equipment (UE).
The latest release will be down at the bottom of the page.
Thanks! I'm browsing that tech spec.

[ginggs]

I've tried looking for it. Don't they have it on the MTN site?
I think MTN's web site is run by the marketing department, not much in the line of technical information or downloads there.

Before I do something dumb, would it be the file "E220 HOSTB116D01SP03C67 (S. Africa MTN)" on this huawei page (http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/doc/list.do?type=-1&id=736)?
Yes, that's the one.

[YelloFever]

I've tried looking for it. Don't they have it on the MTN site?

Before I do something dumb, would it be the file "E220 HOSTB116D01SP03C67 (S. Africa MTN)" on this huawei page (http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/doc/list.do?type=-1&id=736)?


Thanks! I'm browsing that tech spec.

http://www.mtn.co.za/?pid=272898

[ginggs]

http://www.mtn.co.za/?pid=272898
@MTN_DD: That page is for the E620 software, SecretCode is looking for the E220 software.

Seeing you have brought that page to my attention :D, it seems the file sizes for the driver and user manual have been mixed up, and the driver available to download there is version 11.13.04.06.08, but the current one is 11.13.04.08.08. Also, further down the page it says the latest version is 11.13.04.04.08!

@SecretCode: You can get the E220 software here (http://www.nerve.org.za/graham/e220_11_16_01_03_67_mtn.zip), only 7MB instead of the 20MB version from Huawei.

[YelloFever]

@MTN_DD: That page is for the E620 software, SecretCode is looking for the E220 software.

Seeing you have brought that page to my attention :D, it seems the file sizes for the driver and user manual have been mixed up, and the driver available to download there is version 11.13.04.06.08, but the current one is 11.13.04.08.08. Also, further down the page it says the latest version is 11.13.04.04.08!

@SecretCode: You can get the E220 software here (http://www.nerve.org.za/graham/e220_11_16_01_03_67_mtn.zip), only 7MB instead of the 20MB version from Huawei.

:o

Oooops

MTNDD

[Prometheus]

I can live with this. Firmware to make the response come via the same COM port would be a minor improvement. An update to Huawei Mobile Connect to support USSD commands would be great. ;)

Joe
Also possibly the driver that is not separating the output from the USB port correctly. All I'm getting is OK and ^MODE:3,2 on COM4, on COM3 I only get OK. I swear this thing is possessed.

[YelloFever]

I swear this thing is possessed.

:)

[ginggs]

Also possibly the driver that is not separating the output from the USB port correctly. All I'm getting is OK and ^MODE:3,2 on COM4, on COM3 I only get OK.
I believe that's the correct behaviour, the ^MODE:3,2 is an unsolicited response from the data card to say it's now in GPRS mode, it should only go to the UI COM port, not the modem COM port.

Getting back to USSD commands, they seem to be working correctly now with the 11.110.05.00.67 firmware for the E220.

[YelloFever]

I believe that's the correct behaviour, the ^MODE:3,2 is an unsolicited response from the data card to say it's now in GPRS mode, it should only go to the UI COM port, not the modem COM port.

Getting back to USSD commands, they seem to be working correctly now with the 11.110.05.00.67 firmware for the E220.

:cool:

[ginggs]

Hi MTN_DD,

Any idea when this updated firmware will be available?

:confused:
We're working on it but in the meantime whatever firmware is available we'll ensure that it's uploaded onto the update of the E620 MTN UI
@MTN_DD: Would you please check with Huawei when they plan to release the updated E620 firmware to fix the USSD commands?

[YelloFever]

@MTN_DD: Would you please check with Huawei when they plan to release the updated E620 firmware to fix the USSD commands?

@ginggs

Will do - I'll advise ASAP

Thanks MTNDD

[Uli]

anynews on this????

[YelloFever]

anynews on this????

Here is the latest email from Jason

We meeting him at 15:00 this afternoon

MTNDD

-----------------------------------------

Dear Clive, Jeremy

For the USSD commands, we just got some questions from Huawei R&D Dept. It is hard to communicate in the email. Can you arrange a meeting for discussing the issue? Then we can finish the USSD commands asap.

I will go to MTN with Leslie and Roger (Huawei Terminal Product Manager) in any time if you are free. How about this afternoon?

Thank you.

[ginggs]

Here is the latest email from Jason

We meeting him at 15:00 this afternoon

MTNDD

-----------------------------------------

Dear Clive, Jeremy

For the USSD commands, we just got some questions from Huawei R&D Dept. It is hard to communicate in the email. Can you arrange a meeting for discussing the issue? Then we can finish the USSD commands asap.

I will go to MTN with Leslie and Roger (Huawei Terminal Product Manager) in any time if you are free. How about this afternoon?

Thank you.
:)

Don't forget my list (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=843124#post843124).;)

[YelloFever]

:)

Don't forget my list (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=843124#post843124).;)

:D

[Uli]

Hi MTNDD

What is the verdict on the above said threads?
Any news from the meeting that you had?
Regards
Uli

[Uli]

My geus is no luck?

[YelloFever]

Hi MTNDD

What is the verdict on the above said threads?
Any news from the meeting that you had?
Regards
Uli

They working on the USSD stuff as we speak and will advise ASAP

Sorry I haven't been around hence my reply now

MTNDD

[Uli]

Thanks

[YelloFever]

Thanks

No prob

MTNDD

[Horiblee]

Hi there

I did a project using a generic E220 modem and discovered that the Mobile Connect program sends a 'AT$QCDMG' command on the PC UI com port. I would like to know if anybody has an idea of getting the modem back to a state where the PC UI com port responds to normal AT commands. (Without plugging it out and back in)

[Prometheus]

Hi there

I did a project using a generic E220 modem and discovered that the Mobile Connect program sends a 'AT$QCDMG' command on the PC UI com port. I would like to know if anybody has an idea of getting the modem back to a state where the PC UI com port responds to normal AT commands. (Without plugging it out and back in)
See http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showpost.php?p=927156&postcount=162 :)

[YelloFever]

See http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showpost.php?p=927156&postcount=162 :)

:D

[jano]

I presume there is still no updated FW available for the E620 via the online update?

I have received an update for the MTN dashboard, but my E620 is still using FW version 11.16.08.01.00, which doesn't appear to support USSD commands... :-(

[jano]

(Bump...)

Is there any news on new FW for the E620? My FW does not support USSD commands. :(

[Prometheus]

(Bump...)

Is there any news on new FW for the E620? My FW does not support USSD commands. :(
Which network are you using and what is your connection type?

[jano]

Mtn 3g/hsdpa

[Prometheus]

Mtn 3g/hsdpa
From all accounts it should work unless there is still a firmware problem. Try setting it to gprs only before sending the USSD command.

[Johnit]

I could not get USSD to work, even on GPRS only and with MTN SIM; my firmware on MTN E620 is 11.16.08.01.00.

[fredl]

I have a Telia (swedish operator) branded E620 that isn't working very well. I got this card in July -06 so I guess the firmware is pretty old. For comparison I just got a E220 with which I am able to get full bandwith downloads (45 - 50 kbytes/s) as compared to 2 - 12 for the E220 card.

What I really would like is a firmware that removes the network lock, but that might be hoping for too much.

[jano]

I could not get USSD to work, even on GPRS only and with MTN SIM; my firmware on MTN E620 is 11.16.08.01.00.

Same firmware, same results.

[zaphod]

Same firmware, same results.

Ditto. :mad:

I phoned Huawei SA. Did not get much help there. They only referred me to MTN's web site. There is a 60 MB file that one can download. I am not sure if that is only the MTN dashboard S/W and modem drivers, or if it includes updated firmware as well.

Question:

Will the "Online Update" feature of the MTN dashboard S/W updates the firmware as well, if and when MTN makes updated firmware available?

:confused:

[zaphod]

I have just downloaded E620 software from Huawei's web site. The software version is HOST01.11.17.01.04.03.

Unfortunately the setup does not include a firmware upgrade as well. My card's firmware is 11.16.08.01.00 which does not support USSD commands.

When will MTN make new firmware available? I want to use the *141# USSD command for a balance inquiry.

Otherwise, do MTN have a free service to do a balance inquiry via SMS (like Vodacom) ?

:confused:

[Sselmrah]

I've got an E620 with the same problem - USSD command not working. Been watching this thread for a firmware update. I cant believe how much trouble a simple firmware update is! Did I just misread it several times or is there a link somewhere to a simple self-extracting archive that will update the firmware on my card to the latest? Honesly, if mp3-players, dvd-writers and just about any other piece of tech in existence can do it, why cant huawei/mtn?

[Prometheus]

Question:

Will the "Online Update" feature of the MTN dashboard S/W updates the firmware as well, if and when MTN makes updated firmware available?

:confused:
No, it's usually only for the software.

[Skeptik]

I see Hi-Fi Corps are selling the E620 Fastlink (MTN) for R1649!

[*sounds of stampede*]:D

[ginggs]

Honesly, if mp3-players, dvd-writers and just about any other piece of tech in existence can do it, why cant huawei/mtn?
My guess is they don't think it is worth the trouble to make the existing firmware update available to their customers, perhaps some mass action from E620 owners is required. Keep bugging MTN and Huawei, go to Hello Peter if necessary.

[Sselmrah]

My guess is they don't think it is worth the trouble to make the existing firmware update available to their customers, perhaps some mass action from E620 owners is required. Keep bugging MTN and Huawei, go to Hello Peter if necessary.

Well, I thought that was what we're trying with this thread?

[zaphod]

Version 11.16.09.09.11 can be found at:

http://kundeservice.tdc.dk/erhverv/mobilitet/faq.php?id=10898

I have downloaded & installed it. And USSD command on the E620 card work at last !!!!! :D:D:D

I have not experience any problems so far. However use it at your own risk.

[Sselmrah]

@Zaphod: you are my hero! i d/l'ed the link and installed it while holding my breath, but everything went smoothly and I can now use ussd commands for the first time!!! thank you, thank you!
ps. if you pm me your name I'll name my first-born after you! :)

[fismail]

did the upgrade , all working fine , i notice the indicator light on the card is now light blue when in hsdpa mode , it goes to green sometimes as well for hsdpa , edge and gprs give a dark blue

[MavChat]

I too installed this new firmware... Is it just me or is the communication between the datacard and the dashboard faster? I haven't installed the new dashboard from huawei yet will download and install tonight.

I will also test the ussd commands tonight. I have been a bit busy with the 12 days website in my signature.

[MobileAllOver]

http://ravenclaw.opasia.dk/pub/tdc/erhverv/mobil/Huawei&#37;20e620%20firmware.exe

[aws]

right so i been looking for a way to do all this for AGES... did everything in the above posts etc aswell... problemo is... i HATE the mtn software for the card.. its chunky so i make use of the huawei mobile partner software.

anyways.. everytime i want to load talk time to buy a bundle i need to dial 555 listen to the promps enter voucher pin disconnect dial 55 listen to .... for each voucher pin (normaly around 3 to 4). i do this twice a month.... have to redial caus eif i dont the software errors out and mtn recieves an invalid key used so locks the recharge feature (had to call in to get them to unblock it a few times till i realised where the issue sat)

so today read all the threads on the topic to get a solution... enter my genius google searching capabilities (LMAO jokes just got lucky i guess)

http://www.google.com/search?num=30&hl=en&client=opera&rls=en&q=%2B%22huawei+E620%22+%2BUSSD+%2BMTN+&btnG=Search

the link i would like to bring your attention to..... *drum roll*

http://www.nerve.org.za/e620tool/

damn thing works to send USSD commands etc. its super small to... hmm im surprised mtn havent included the feature in their software... if somone can build it into a 92KB exe... im sure mtn's 34mb when installed could contain it :P

wish mtn would make a 4gig bundle to :( or better yet take away the 30 day waiting thing to load the next bundle.. i have 2 sim cards already :(

hmmmm to the mtn dude.... :eek: (thats for all the smiley spam you posted :P)

great stuff ginggs

hmmm i know its an old topic etc but i couldnt find this details anywhere else

[SecretCode]

...

great stuff ginggs

hmmm i know its an old topic etc but i couldnt find this details anywhere else

The official thread is here (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=59080) - but yes, it's a great tool!

[gerardhs]

My e620 MTN Datcard keeps hanging from time to time, seems it could be a faulty datacard. Anyone know of a reset command for use in Hyperterminal? Its a real humbug when your trying to download a huge secure music file from say Beatport. I currently have to reboot my PC to get it operational again.

[ginggs]

Anyone know of a reset command for use in Hyperterminal?
Send AT+CFUN=4 then AT+CFUN=6 to reset your modem.

[whitestone]

Has anyone successfully received USSD response via Huawei E270 ?
I have installed the latest firmware (11.306.07.03.00) for E270but still receive OK only.

My ATI result

Manufacturer : Huawei
Model : E270
Revision: 11.306.07.03.00
IMEI: 354XXXXXXXXXXX619
+GCAP: +CGSM,+DS,+ES


AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,2,"52501",2

OK


Appreciate your help.

[ginggs]

Has anyone successfully received USSD response via Huawei E270 ?
What does your AT+CUSD command look like?

I have installed the latest firmware (11.306.07.03.00) for E270but still receive OK only.
Can you a provide link for the firmware update please?

Two quick questions, does the E270 work at all with MDMA (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=59080) and does the USSD function work?

Welcome to MyBroadband! :)

[whitestone]

What does your AT+CUSD command look like?

AT+CUSD=1,"*147#",15


Can you a provide link for the firmware update please?

I got the updated firmware from here

http://www.starhub.com/online/maxmobile/downloads/E270_Firmware.zip

Yes the USSD function work if I use the SIM with my mobile phone.

Thank you.

[Gurutuban]

I just want to find out how to get register a network using Mobile Partners on my Huawei E1550 USB Modem. It worked fine initially, but then I used a Vodacom card and went into network, manually register, it picked up all the networks in SA, I clicked Vodacom (3G), now I cant use my MTN Card on it.
Initially it was locked on UK 3G, but I unlocked it and I have the NCK and Flash Code, but when I try to unlock again, it say already unlocked.
Could you tell me why or what to do to make it pick up all networks aagain....
Thanks in advance....
KC

Launch Mobile Partner.
In Tools select Options
Select Network, below Profile Management
In the Network Type droplist select WCDMA preferred
In the Bands select All Bands

[the1ne]

What are those shades hiding? Did you just go and flick the switch? :)

I do not believe this:

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0,2,"65510",0

OK
AT+CUSD=1,"*123#",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"MTN Menu :
(Menu browsing is free)
1-Phone Setup
2-MTNLoaded
3-Mzines
4-Get the 411
5-Ringtones
6-Greeting Cards
0-Help

",0

AT+CUSD=1,"0",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"-Help-
This menu enables you to set up your phone for MMS, WAP, etc. You can download JamCam images and other content. Menu sessions are max 120 sec.

9-Back",0

AT+CUSD=1,"9",15
OK

+CUSD: 1,"MTN Menu :
(Menu browsing is free)
1-Phone Setup
2-MTNLoaded
3-Mzines
4-Get the 411
5-Ringtones
6-Greeting Cards
0-Help

",0

AT+CUSD=2
OK

AT+CUSD=1,"*123*888#",15
OK

+CUSD: 0,"Yello! Your MSISDN is 2783*******",0
MSISDN number changed to protect the innocent.

Hi there. I am busy trying to follow this example but I keep getting errors. Can you please help me with it.

[ginggs]

Hi there. I am busy trying to follow this example but I keep getting errors. Can you please help me with it.
What make and model is your modem?