Unlocking the Yota 4G LTE modem - step-by-step instructions

Unlocking the Yota 4G LTE modem: step-by-step instructions

Russian cellular operators offer subscribers mobile modems for the Internet in a private home that can only work with their SIM cards. Therefore, from time to time users have to “unlock” their network devices. Yota is no exception. The company offers subscribers routers and modem devices for wireless Internet in a private home.

You can unlock the Yota modem for the Internet in your cottage yourself, without the help of specialists. Just like devices from other providers, these models can only function with Yota cards. Today we will look at the main ways to remove blocking.

Reasons for SIM card recovery

There are no services to transfer money from Yota to numbers of other operators. At the same time, it is possible to top up your balance on Yota from phones of other operators.

You can transfer Yota from other operators to your balance using USSD requests or through your personal account. As a last resort, you can use third-party services to transfer money from your subscriber account. On the Yota website there is a link to transfer money through the Mobi.Money payment platform.

The Mobi.Money service is universal and, it seemed, payments should go through equally quickly between operator companies, but if there are no problems with replenishing the balance on Yota, from phones of other operators, then send money from Yota to someone through Mobi.Money " will not work.

MTS

There is one option for transferring money from Yota to MTS. To transfer funds from your balance to a bank card, you must write an application at the company’s office. Then transfer from the card to MTS. The process is long and requires the personal presence of the SIM card owner.

While your application is being considered, you can top up your MTS balance in other simpler and free ways:

• In cash at the company’s offices and partner stores “Svyaznoy”, “Euroset”.
• By card - at ATMs, on the Internet on the MTS website, through SMS banking and online banking.
• From electronic wallets YandexMoney, Qiwi, WebMoney.

Megaphone

Options. there is no way to transfer money from Yota to Megafon. You can use the transfer of money to a card, as indicated in the previous chapter, but this is associated with the expenditure of time, effort, and nerves.

There are several ways to deposit money urgently and without commission into Megafon:

• In cash at the company’s offices and partner stores “Svyaznoy”, “Euroset”.
• By card - at ATMs, on the Internet on the Megafon website, through SMS banking and online banking.
• From electronic wallets YandexMoney, Qiwi, WebMoney.

When using these options, the money will be credited to your phone balance within one to two minutes.

Beeline

The situation between Yota and Beeline subscribers is the same. Money goes from Beeline numbers in any direction, including to Yota. There are no options for transferring money from Yota to Beeline or other operators. It will not be possible to cash out money through a bank card or e-wallet, only through an application brought to the Yota company store.

Completing the application takes up to 30 days, so you can transfer funds to Beeline without paying an additional commission in several ways,

The Yota SIM card should not be used as a backup storage of funds, because if necessary, getting money back is problematic.

Tele 2

The Tele2 operator has one of the best financial services attached to a SIM card. With the money on your Tele2 balance, you can pay for purchases on the Internet and make other payments, make transfers between subscribers of any operators, to bank cards, e-wallets, and even abroad. Interest is charged on the balance on your Tele2 balance.

Unfortunately, the operator Yota, under the pretext of leaving only the necessary services, decided not to develop the financial capabilities of cellular communications. It is worth noting that Yota has it, but it is implemented strangely. You can transfer funds to several recipients, including:

• Charitable foundations.
• Social networks “VKontakte”, “Odnoklassniki”.
• Internet games and services.
• Transport cards.
• Online stores.
• Bailiffs Service.

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It will not be possible to transfer money to any of these services in order to then withdraw it to a card, cash it out, or top up your Tele2 or other operator number. Therefore, there are no options for transferring money from Yota to Tele2.

Short description

The modem is supplied complete with the card. The Yota 4G LTE modem is a popular device. There is no battery in it. It can simultaneously service up to 8 gadgets. Support for WAN and LAN is provided.

Please note: the device operates on 4th generation networks.

Why you may need to flash the device:

• If the firmware update is not installed for one reason or another.
• If the user needs to bypass the provider's speed restrictions.
• If the user wants to install a card from another company into the device.

When does the need for recovery arise?

Agree, few people want to restore an ETA SIM card just like that. There are usually good reasons for this operation. A card is a small microcircuit. It stores information and is linked to a specific number on the satellite. Due to its size, the SIM card does not withstand various impacts, moisture or scratches quite well.

It can easily break down: the subscriber may begin to lose connection or its quality will be unsatisfactory. If you notice such symptoms on your device, you can safely go to the salon and write an application for reissue. Quite often the reason for the need may be:

• Mechanical damage - impacts, bends, scratches.
• Natural wear and tear of the card - with prolonged use, abrasions appear on its surface.
• Theft or loss of a mobile device.
• Purchasing a new phone that supports a new SIM card format.
• There are problems with communication.
• Switching to Yota from another operator.

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Modern mobile devices are equipped with very small SIM card slots. It is not necessary to change it for the card to start working in it. There are special devices that can cut it to the desired format. But only professionals can do this - if you start cutting at home, you will damage the chip, which will cause the SIM card to stop working completely. The only way out of this situation is to completely replace it.

If you decide to restore your Yota SIM card via the Internet, you will save time. You will receive a card with the same tariff and balance as before.

The set of available additional packages and services will also remain. Such information is stored on the operator’s servers, so it is impossible to lose it. To avoid losing necessary and important contacts, make a backup copy in advance. This way you definitely won't lose anything.

Is the procedure for self-firmware considered legal?

Yota 4G LTE modem unlocking may be required in different cases. We discussed the main ones above. Stable operation of modems and routers is ensured by special software. Over time, network equipment firmware becomes outdated and ceases to be relevant. Users often notice that the device has become worse, and there are freezes and slowdowns in the system.

If you do not update the software, the modem may stop functioning. Then you can't do without unlocking. To unlock the Yota 4G LTE modem, you will need a new version of the software. You can find it on the operator’s official website. Here you can receive unlock codes for a fee or free of charge.

Since everything you need is freely available on the provider’s official page, we can assume that self-flashing is a legal procedure.

Alternative options

Reflashing can also be done using other methods:

1. Find sites on the Internet that provide this service and purchase an unlocking code. Using a special unlocker program and code, perform an “unlock”.
2. Use the modem software. To do this, you need to connect it via USB, enter the settings and update the firmware.

Important! In these cases, the entire responsibility for making changes lies with the user. If he does everything correctly, the modem will be unlocked.

Yota 4G router unlocking: what you need to consider

Before you unlock your Yota router, you need to take into account several important nuances. If the user lacks confidence in his own skills, it is better not to take risks. In this case, you should seek help from specialists who will perform the flashing. If you do not follow the instructions for flashing network equipment, the consequences can be quite dire.

Before you unlock the Yota router, you need to fully charge it. The minimum charge must be 60%. If you ignore this rule, the device will not be able to function correctly. To download the firmware, you must ensure a stable, proper connection. If necessary, use alternative network sources.

You can download files with firmware only from official resources. It is highly undesirable to use third-party sources. Using suspicious firmware can damage your device. If the firmware procedure was performed incorrectly, the modem or router will not work after this.

What does flashing the modem give?

The manufacturer Yota has developed the firmware for its subscribers in such a way that you can work with only one operator. To use SIM cards from other providers, the device must be unlocked. To do this, you need to change the operator’s firmware to another one supported by the device.

The Yota operator is a fairly popular company, but it is new to the Russian market; the coverage area is not available in all regions. Therefore, many subscribers want to unlock the Yota router in order to have access to providers with greater network coverage.

To successfully flash the firmware and continue to use SIM cards from other operators, you should act carefully. In the future, you will be able to use the device even after terminating the contract with Yota.

Firmware update

The most affordable way to update the firmware on the modem is to contact the technical specialists of the service center. You must first fill out an application for service. Just keep in mind that such a procedure can take several months. Not long ago, another way to unlock modem devices appeared. This method involves downloading firmware from specialized resources.

There are sites on the Internet where you can find and download files for updating the firmware on Yota modems and routers. You just need to ask the appropriate query in a search engine. Yota also offers self-installation of updates. To find the desired program, the user needs to visit the official website of the operator. Here in the “Support” category you need to find the section with the software.

In the provided list of devices, select your device and click “Download”. We connect our device to a PC or laptop via USB. Then we go to the web configurator of the modem device. This can be done through any browser installed on your computer. In the address bar, type the address status.yota.ru/manualupdate.

Then you need to follow a few simple steps. In the window that opens, click on “Open”. Here we need to select the appropriate firmware file and activate its download. Click on “Update”. Upon completion of the installation procedure, disconnect the modem from the computer and connect it again.

The update was installed successfully. To check the quality of the firmware, go to the device control panel. If you did everything correctly, the new version of the software will be displayed in front of you.

How to withdraw money from Yota to Megafon, MTS, Beeline

Many people are interested in the question: how to withdraw money from Yota to a card? Yota solved this issue in one way - operator offices.

There’s nothing to even comment on here - come to the office with your passport, they give you an application to withdraw funds. The application will be reviewed within 30 days and after another 5 days the money will be credited to your card.

In this article, we dealt with the question of how to transfer money from Eta to Eta. Be careful in any of your actions that are related to your financial security. In any case, you can always contact the operator’s technical support if you doubt your actions.

In case of any problems that arise, try to get the latest information from official sources - by company numbers.

1. 0890 - short number
2. 8 free number
3. 7 495 766 0166 - roaming number.

If something can be done quickly, then only by using direct access to representatives of the operator who made the payment.

You can return money in case of an incorrect transfer to a Yota number in several ways:

1. By calling the number
2. Toll-free number 0500977 (from MegaFon number).

Your application will be reviewed within 1 to 3 business days and its results will be announced via SMS.

In the case of Beeline, you can get your money back if the incorrect transfer meets a number of conditions:

• The transfer amount is no more than 3000 rubles.
• Error in dialing number no more than 2 digits
• Time elapsed since the transaction is no more than 14 days

How to avoid using the payment cancellation function and perform a simple withdrawal of money from your Yota account. Congratulations, if this task has become before you, then you should consider one of the most difficult options among all cellular operators. But what can you do - that’s how Yota is - she really doesn’t “like” to part with the money that is already ringing in her pocket.

What problems may arise

If during the flashing process the user made serious mistakes, the modem will no longer be accepted at the base station of the cellular operator. To check the correctness of the firmware, go to your personal account on the Yota website. Next, open the “Software” category. If the update was performed incorrectly, the device will not be able to function. If the user has doubts about the modem flashing procedure, it is better to entrust this task to an experienced specialist.

How to temporarily block an account or disable Yota services

All of the above methods will help you to part with Iota’s services, however, keep in mind that in this case the money in the account is automatically canceled.
We advise you to transfer them to another SIM card or check with the support staff in advance for details. It is possible to terminate the contract for communication services unilaterally - this is the prerogative of the provider. If you do not comply with the terms of cooperation or your activity is zero for 6 months, the provision of services will be terminated. It is pleasant to note that during this period funds are not written off and debt does not accumulate.

Indeed, drastic measures can often be avoided - it is not necessary to completely deactivate the SIM. You can block it temporarily (for example, you are going on vacation) for a period from 2 weeks to 6 months.

• You will need to prepare an official refusal statement for the provider and send it by mail. Here it is important not to miss the point about the temporary nature of the shutdown;
• You can call support or send a text request to number 0999. You will receive a response letter containing all the details of the operation;

• Through your Personal Account you can do everything yourself;

• Again, according to tradition, you can personally contact the office of this mobile operator and, under the strict guidance of a specialist, draw up a written application for refusal and unlink the SIM card.

Now you know how you can refuse the operator’s services. We hope our material was useful.

The Yota operator offers several convenient blocking options, both permanent and temporary, including with the condition of restoring the number. A temporary one will be useful to you if you suddenly decide not to use the Iota SIM card for a while or are leaving the country for a long period. All options will not take much time and are easy to implement.

1. The most common way is to block it at the sales office by going there with your passport and the agreement that you signed when connecting. All current addresses of points can be found on the Iota website. Study the addresses carefully, some may not be working. And from time to time new ones appear.
2. If it is not possible or time to visit the office to disconnect, but you have a mobile phone at hand, call the hotline number of the IOTA operator - 8-800-550-00-07. Calling this number is free. In a conversation with a specialist, you will need to provide the data that you provided when registering the SIM card. Please note that customer support is closed from 11 pm to 7 am. At this time, it will not be possible to resolve your issue over the phone, in this case, choose other methods.
3. If you like to solve such problems without voice communication, you can contact support specialists via chat on the official website. To do this you need:

• go on the website;
• open the “support” tab;
• choose a chat with a specialist;
• send a message.

Write to a specialist - how to block an Iota phone number? And he will immediately advise you in detail. You can contact there at any time. In the same way, you can disable the SIM card through the yota application downloaded to your phone or tablet.

You can also block a Yota SIM card forever. To do this, you need to take almost all the same actions as described above, but present your request differently.

By contacting Yota and declaring your desire to terminate the contract with the company for good (the contract will be terminated within two weeks), you can safely get rid of your SIM card and not worry that someone might use it if they accidentally find it .

But in addition to the options already indicated, there is again the factor of non-compliance with the terms of the contract. If you are not in a hurry, but want to get rid of the linking of your passport to the “Yota” number forever (that is, you want to block the SIM card forever), then simply do not replenish your balance on your personal account for six months in a row (or more precisely one hundred eighty-three days).

This will be a reason for Yota to terminate the contract with you. The same thing will happen if you don't use cell phone service for the same period of time.

Just as with the method of blocking a SIM card at your own request, in the event of termination of the contract by Yota, you can return your funds if they were on your balance at that time. To do this, you will need to write a corresponding application and provide it to company employees.

However, the refund will take into account the payment for the money you have already used.

To temporarily block your personal account, you should submit an application, written in any form, to the nearest operator’s office, and also independently make the appropriate settings through your Personal Account on the company’s official website.

It should be borne in mind that if we have already paid for the current billing period, it will not be possible to return the money spent.

We would like to add that the mobile operator has the right to suspend the provision of its services if the client violates the current legislation or the terms of the contract. In particular, this may happen because the subscriber provided false information about himself. But what if we are interested in how to disable yota, referring to some of the company’s paid services? There is a Personal Account for this. It is recommended to disable them individually there yourself.

A subscriber of a mobile operator has the right not only to suspend the provision of communication services for some time, but also to finally terminate the contract.

To do this, he should draw up a corresponding application in any form and submit it to the service and sales point.

There is also such a thing as a subscriber’s refusal to fulfill the terms of the contract unilaterally. A refusal is considered to be the failure to receive funds to the account for one hundred and eighty-three calendar days in a row, or the failure to use communication services for a similar period of time. In fact, this is tantamount to terminating the contract.

Refunds are made minus the prices for services provided by the operator.

In addition, the amount of such a refund can be calculated in proportion to the number of calendar days from the date of termination of the contract until the end of the current billing period. Based on a written application from an individual, the operator can return unspent money to his card/account.

Another way to terminate a contract involves sending an agreement in the established form to the operator. You can send it by regular mail or e-mail. The contract must be terminated within two weeks from the date of receipt of the agreement. The corresponding date is indicated on the document after signature by the recipient.

More recently, a new mobile operator YOTA appeared in Russia, which offered its subscribers very attractive tariffs and service packages at a low cost.

This company has become a competitor to those that have already taken root, so you can also notice a decrease in the cost of services of such long-known operators as Beeline, Megafon, MTS.

Since everyone has at least 2 SIM cards, sometimes there is a need to block one or both of them so that funds are not withdrawn from the balance. Now we will figure out how to block an Iota SIM card permanently or temporarily.

How to unlock the Yota modem for all SIM cards

You can reflash the Yota modem device by using special software that is designed specifically for your model. Therefore, before flashing the firmware, you need to know exactly the technical characteristics of the device. Below we will consider methods for unlocking a modem device to remove restrictions.

To use the Yota modem to work with SIM cards from other operators, you can choose a paid or free method. If you want to make your modem universal for free, you will have to correctly draw up an application and send it to the operator. A screenshot from your personal account indicating the IMEI of the device is attached to the application. Your application will be reviewed by company specialists within two months. You will then be provided with a code to unlock your network device.

The second unlocking option is to purchase the code from specialized resources. First, you will need to find out the revision of your device. You can clarify this information through the control panel. You can determine the version by the serial number. The method is suitable for new and old Yota modems.

To determine the code, you will need to install a special program SWF2 ReaderTool.

The sequence of actions will be as follows:

• The gadget is connected to a PC or laptop via a USB cable. First, deactivate the antivirus program and firewall.
• The program will begin to install automatically.
• During the installation process you need to click “ReadData”.
• If necessary, the user pays for the service.
• In the NCK column, enter the unlock key and press “Unlock”.

Recovering a blocked Yota card

In our lives, almost everyone has had an unpleasant experience when inattention or changed life circumstances forced them to look for ways to cancel an already made payment. There may be several reasons:

• Error in dialing number
• Incorrect amount entered
• Urgent cancellation of a paid service

If you managed to block Yota's number, that's great. Now you need to get a duplicate to restore access to your number. Arm yourself with your passport and go to the nearest Yota office.

Here you will receive a free duplicate SIM card with the same balance, tariff and set of options.

Any SIM card is an electronic device based on a special mixrosem (chip), which must be protected from impacts, scratches, and contact with an aggressive environment. There are also situations when the card fails for no apparent reason and stops working completely or continues to function with periodic failures. In addition, not a single subscriber is insured against loss (disappearance) when the SIM card is lost along with the phone or tablet.

Thus, the main reasons for restoring a SIM card include:

• mechanical damage or wear of the card;
• technical failure of the chip;
• loss or theft of a phone;
• mismatch between the SIM card size and the device socket.

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The latest smartphones and tablets are often equipped with smaller slots for miniature SIM cards.

Partially, the problem of format mismatch can be solved by cutting a standard card. But this method is not optimal. It is better to order a duplicate SIM card with your phone number of the required size.

Important! A new copy of the Yota card retains the current tariff, number, balance and set of previously connected services. There will be no list of all contacts, since it is not stored on the network, but directly in the SIM card chip.

Therefore, if the subscriber independently decides to replace the card, you must first create a backup copy of your contacts on your computer or in your phone’s memory.

The service of replacing an old card with a new one is performed by the Yota provider completely free of charge.

In this case, the possibility of targeted delivery of a duplicate is not provided. The subscriber must personally visit the office, go through the procedure for identifying the owner of the number, write an application and receive a new SIM card. You can immediately ask an Yota employee to activate the card, check the balance, tariff conditions and the list of connected options.

In addition to the need to physically replace the SIM card, Yota users may encounter the problem of SIM card blocking due to incorrect entry of the secret PIN code, prolonged non-use of the number, or accumulation of debt on the phone account.

Such troubles are easier to solve than completely restoring the card.

If the deactivation of the number is associated with the formation of a debt for mobile services, it is enough to top up the account with the required amount and the SIM card will be unlocked automatically. To perform financial transactions with a personal account, it is convenient to use the online self-service service, in which you can link your bank card to the number and quickly top up the balance when necessary.

In addition, the bank card settings page allows you to activate the autopayment service to automatically transfer amounts to your phone account in the event of a critical decrease in the financial indicators of the balance. More details about this are written in our article “How to view the balance status on Yota”.

If a SIM card has not been used for 4 or more months, the operator has the right not only to block it, but also to put it up for free sale.

Therefore, try to regularly make calls, send SMS and top up the balance of your Yota phone, otherwise there is a risk of losing your number forever.

Firmware for other devices for Yota

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where they need to unlock a modem from another company and install a Yota SIM card into it. Below we will look at the features of flashing the ZTE MF180 device. To reflash this modem for free, use the DCCrap utility.

This is an unlocked version of the paid program Dc-Unlocker:

• Open the software of the operator who provided you with the device.
• We install the Yota SIM card into it.
• We connect the device to the PC.
• The utility will require a 16-digit key.
• Activate DC Unlocker 2.
• Select “ZTE datacards”.
• In the model selection column, set auto selection.
• After the device model is selected, the message CARD = LOCKED will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
• Click on the “Unlocking” button, then on “Unlock”.

After this, the device will be unlocked and will be able to work with the Yota card.

When might this be needed?

Let's list possible situations when a person is faced with the need to find out the answer to the question of how to restore a Yota SIM card:

• If it has been damaged, intentionally or not. A fairly common scenario: the subscriber tried to make a micro-SIM using improvised means, but was unsuccessful;
• Lost along with the device. Theft or loss of a phone happens much more often than ordinary users would like. In both cases, you may need to restore the Yota SIM card;
• Blocking a subscriber's account in case of a long inactive period. After 90 days of inactivity, the operator begins to debit money from the subscriber’s account in the amount of 150 rubles per day. Upon reaching a zero balance, the contract for the provision of communication services is automatically terminated, and the SIM card turns into a simple piece of plastic. To avoid sticky situations, a notification SMS message is sent in advance;
• Voluntary blocking of a SIM card by the user through a personal account or when visiting the operator’s office.

Flashing the Megafon device

The user will need an unlock code. You can find keys on specialized portals and forums. Another unlocking option is to use the DC-Unlocker program. If you remove restrictions through websites,

the sequence of actions will be as follows:

• You need to find your model in the list of equipment. Be sure to check the modem serial number.
• The window will display the code that is entered into the megaphone program window.

Correctly performed flashing will make it possible to work with any SIM cards.

Actions of subscribers with SIM cards

When contacting a consultant in the office, you need to take your contract and passport with you.

Here you can resolve any issue you have, including SIM blocking.

The loss of a mobile phone is a big nuisance. We store our photos in it, bank cards are linked to the number, the device has a bunch of contacts, documents, email and much more. And a SIM card with a positive balance is a godsend for a thief and a fraudster, especially in our troubled age.

There are three situations in which you need to block your SIM card or completely terminate the contract with the operator:

• If you lost your phone, we block it and get a duplicate at the nearest office.
• The phone was stolen - it needs to be blocked.
• The number is no longer needed - in this case the contract for the provision of communication services is terminated.

Let's look at each point in more detail.

First, try calling him - maybe he is somewhere nearby.

Also walk through places where you were a few minutes ago. It is quite possible that the handset with Iota’s SIM card lies somewhere in the grass, a desk drawer or in the next office (room). Remember where you last saw him. If the searches do not lead to positive results, then the number must be blocked - if the phone is lost, attackers can find it.

In order to block a Yota SIM card if you lose your phone, you need to use the online chat on the operator’s website or contact the official office.

In the chat you will be asked for your passport information; in the office you will need the original passport. But for some reason Iota did not provide such a simple tool as calling a hotline - in any case, only the above blocking methods are indicated on the operator’s website.

You won't be able to block a Yota SIM card via the Internet. Firstly, there is no personal account for phones on the site - only for modems. Management is carried out through a mobile application. And secondly, the application itself remained on the lost phone.

Yes, and it does not have the corresponding functionality.

Actions in case of theft

There are only two ways to disable the Yota SIM card if the phone has been stolen - in the office or via the Internet. In general, in this case, efficiency is required, because a lost handset is the key to bank cards. And some of us have the habit of carrying these cards in the same case with our favorite gadget.

This gives scammers and thieves plenty of time to rid you of excess money.

Iota says that if a handset is stolen, you need to contact the office or chat. It remains to understand what to do if there are no offices or a computer with Internet access nearby. If this unpleasant fate befalls you, try calling the Yota helpline and blocking the SIM card through it - it is quite possible that they will help you.

When contacting a consultant in the office, you need to take your contract and passport with you. Here you can resolve any issue you have, including SIM blocking.

Reasons for SIM card blocking

Unlocking a Yota SIM card is not that difficult. You just need to know its reasons, because situations are different. And SIM card malfunction is a common phenomenon that should not throw you into a stupor.

• Such a nuisance as blocking can happen if the SIM card is physically damaged - worn out or scratched;
• It happens that there is a technical failure that leads to problems;
• The secret PIN code was entered incorrectly;
• The number has not been used for a long time (from 4 months);
• The account has accumulated debt.