Beeline phone pro developer zte 4.5 inches. ZTE MF180 firmware for specific networks

Beeline phone pro developer zte 4.5 inches.  ZTE MF180 firmware for specific networks
Beeline phone pro developer zte 4.5 inches. ZTE MF180 firmware for specific networks

Affordable smartphone "Beeline Pro" with LTE support, 4.5-inch screen and quad-core MTK 6732M 1.3 GHz processor. It looks balanced, and the price is 5,990 rubles. today can be considered adequate for inexpensive models with support for fourth generation networks.

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Judging by the external features and technical characteristics, the device is “original” ZTE Blade A430. The model is fresh, officially appeared on the market in late January of this year, news on Mobile-Review. For the price of 5,990 rubles. ($97 at the mid-March exchange rate) we get LTE support FDD Cat.4, modern 4-core processor MTK 6732M 1.3 GHz, 1 GB random access memory, 8 GB of internal memory (4.5 GB available to the user). Supports memory cards up to 32 GB.

Headset (headphone) jack 3.5 mm, headset not included. There is an FM radio, it only works from an external antenna (headphones). There is a two-color LED event indicator.

Battery 2,200 mAh. Main camera 8 MP (5 MP with interpolation), front camera - 2 MP. Flash (1 LED) is present. IPS screen with a resolution of 480 x 854, which is already becoming the standard for budget smartphones. Pixel density - 218 ppi. operating system Android KitKat 4.4.4. One SIM card, modern stripped format (microSIM). The device is initially locked to work on the Beeline network, but in the Beeline salon you can get an unlock code for free. Judging by the description on the website, the only available colors are black, although the unbranded original is available, at a minimum, in white.

Specifications

  • Full name: “Beeline Pro” (ZTE Blade A430)
  • Operating system: Android KitKat 4.4.4
  • SIM card: 1 slot, microSIM, operator lock
  • Screen: 4.5 inches, IPS, 480x854, pixel density 218 ppi
  • Cameras: main 8 (5) MP with autofocus, front 2 MP.
  • Processor: quad-core MTK 6732M, 1.3 GHz.
  • Memory: 8 GB built-in (4.5 GB available), 1 GB RAM.
  • Memory card slot: microSD up to 32 GB.
  • Operating bands: 2G/3G/4G (LTE), 2G bands 900/1800 MHz, 3G UMTS/DC-HSPA+ 900/2100 MHz, 4G LTE FDD 800/1800/2600 MHz
  • Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB
  • Navigation: GPS, A-GPS
  • Battery: 2 200 mAh
  • Dimensions and weight: 134.5 x 67.4 x 10.3 mm, 154 g

Positioning

For of this device The target niche is quite obvious: all those who want to purchase for a reasonable price a relatively “fresh” smartphone with a decent screen and not quite budget “stuffing”, operating in fourth generation networks (LTE).

It would be ridiculous to consider it as another “iPhone killer”, but the device, in its capabilities and comfort, is noticeably closer to “real” smartphones than to touch-screen dialers that claim to be “smartphone-like.” If smartphones entry level are of interest primarily to operators (to force users to pay for Mobile Internet), then “Beeline Pro” can already be considered an acceptable compromise for those who are not morally or financially ready to pay five to six figure sums for a smartphone.


Once again, I repeat that the advantage of LTE is not only and not so much in speed, although on average LTE is faster. Especially in terms of the speed of loading data onto the network, which is best seen when transferring photos and working with cloud services. But the main advantage is responsiveness and short response time; in this sense, LTE is noticeably more comfortable than 3G. In Moscow, this is compounded by the factor of uneven network load. For example, I was unlucky to live next to a “multipath” morning traffic jam; data transmission on 3G networks at this time barely crawls and often freezes altogether. In 4G, data transfer also slows down, but not critically. I suspect that there are a lot of such places in Moscow and with the increase in the number of smartphones the situation in 3G/2G will only get worse.

Equipment and design


The kit includes the smartphone itself, an adapter for an output current of 1 A (full charging time is about three hours), a connecting cable, a user manual and a warranty card. There is no headset included, which is not very nice. Regular headphones are found in everyone's household, but choosing a fully compatible headset is not always easy. There is no memory card included, and it is unlikely that they will appear. It's probably time to stop writing about this.


I liked the user manual. Not abstruse, but quite detailed, with diagrams and color pictures. A useful brochure for those who buy their first Android smartphone.


As for the design, it is “nothing” at all, a standard soap dish without eye-catching features. Unless you can squeeze the soft touch coating on the back cover, the device does not slip in your hand. And the touch buttons at the bottom are marked with blue paint instead of the usual white. In Beeline stores, as far as I understand, they will only sell the black version. A smartphone in a white case looks more elegant, but there is some subtlety with the material of the case cover. More than once I have come across the soft touch coating on a black device and small notches on regular plastic on a smartphone with a white cover. Given this alternative, I would still choose soft touch.

Design


The layout is standard, but not quite ordinary - except for the microUSB connector on the side. It also happens, but still more often from below or from above. There are no complaints about the assembly, everything is tight and without cracks. Opens and latches without much effort. The camera eye is almost flush with the surface of the back cover, protruding by some fractions of a millimeter.


Multimedia speaker separate, one, bottom left under back cover. The power button and volume rocker are on the right side. They protrude sufficiently and are easy to feel. The progress is clear. It must be said that some obvious design flaws are becoming less and less common in modern smartphones; years of “training” in producing similar types of cases take their toll. I would like something unusual, but cost is the determining factor.


The touch buttons are painted blue, and the backlight is correspondingly blue. Instead of the usual almost white. Instead of the traditional “Menu” and “Back” icons, there are identical bright dots. Saved? No, it's not that simple.


It turns out that the buttons can be swapped, reassigned in the menu. A wonderful, humane feature! For example, I’m used to the “Return” button on the right (my last three smartphones), but now they put it on the left. Why torment the body with retraining if the “problem” can be solved with one poke of a finger in the menu?

There is an LED event indicator, two-color (red and green). A useful thing that saves battery power. In addition to indicating incoming messages and battery status, the LED can be used in many other scenarios. For example, this LED can be controlled by messengers, Twitter clients, etc. Set each application to its own color and blinking frequency, and you can almost completely avoid unnecessary display activations. Which will be much more effective than any clever applications that claim to save energy.

There is no oleophobic coating, the screen gets dirty quickly. Some people carry suede rags with them, and I have heard about some special sprays, a matter of taste. You can simply breathe on the screen and rub it on the T-shirt on your own abdomen, the effectiveness is comparable. There is also no protective glass, and I would refrain from carrying the device in my pocket with keys.

Display


As I already wrote in the brief list of the main ones, the screen is 4.5 inches diagonal, IPS, resolution 480x854, pixel density 218 ppi. Compared to TFT matrices, which they tried to install in inexpensive devices, this is heaven and earth. White color truly white, viewing angles are maximum without distortion, colors are pure.


The resolution, in my opinion, is not enough, and the fonts look a little blurry. But it’s tolerable and certainly better than in public sector employees six months ago. IPS probably helps out; reading text on TFT displays with the same diagonal and resolution was much less comfortable.


The brightness margin is sufficient, and the display remains readable in direct sunlight. Automatic brightness adjustment is present, but the auto-adjustment range is “cut off” at the top. That is, in moderate lighting everything is fine, but during the day outside in sunlight you will have to add brightness manually. And, perhaps, in auto-adjustment mode the display is a little darker than we would like.

Auto-rotate works correctly, no complaints. Apparently, manufacturers have finally mastered this space technology and in the last two or three devices that came to me, I did not turn off this function. Previously, false positives even in “thoroughbred” smartphones were extremely annoying.

Cameras

There are two of them: the main 8 (5) MP with autofocus and the front 2 MP. The real (optical) resolution of the main camera is 5 MP, and the 8 MP indicated in the description is software interpolation. Roughly speaking, this is when the number of pixels is artificially increased, and they programmatically try to assign colors to the “voids” that are intermediate between neighboring real ones. The event is almost useless, 90% of it is an advertising ploy. It began to be widely used many years ago in cheap Chinese phones, when “venerable” manufacturers switched to 1.3-2 MP cameras, and “decent” Chinese continued to install 0.3 MP cameras in cheap models. But with software interpolation to the desired 1.3-2 MP. The “indecent” Chinese didn’t even bother with this and painted megapixel numbers on the cases “from the bullshit”.

I carefully compared identical 8 and 5 MP photographs from Beeline Pro, almost with a magnifying glass. There is a difference in favor of 8 MP, but it is minimal. Feel free to set the settings to 5 MP and don’t bother, you’ll save about 30% of the file size.


There were no “little tricks” with the front camera. Judging by the good quality of the images, there is an honest 2 MP here. More precisely, 1.81 MP, according to the parameters of the resulting files. Okay, let's not quibble, the difference is not fundamental.


The front camera itself is quite good for a smartphone of this class; you can post selfies on social networks. The manufacturer clearly took into account the growing popularity of this type of photographic creativity and was not greedy. Even some basic settings are present, including color effects. If someone suddenly needs it for some reason. Disadvantages: unpredictability front camera in poor lighting conditions. It may work fine, or it may produce a clearly “bluish” tint to the image.


The main camera performs its 5 MP without any complaints, see the traditional “ceremonial” photo of the playground. Autofocus is fast enough; the default settings do not require manual “dancing with a tambourine.” Pointed - pressed - removed - normal result. Auto white balance works great, no shifts to green or blue.


Shots taken indoors and in other low-light situations are noticeably noisy, but the color balance in Auto mode continues to please. And this is the main thing for “everyday” photographs. In VKontakte, no one will look at grain or color noise in the dark areas of the picture, but color distortions hopelessly spoil everything at once. In this sense, Beeline Pro immediately works as it should without further torment with photo editors.


There is no need to look for the Macro mode in the settings; autofocus works correctly at short distances. Take photos of buttercup flowers and all kinds of meadow butterflies and insects for your health. One small “but”: the sides of the image (up to 15-20% of the area at the edges) will be blurred, but the butterfly in the center of the frame will not notice this.


Photographing books, instructions and documents. Not a masterpiece, but you can use it. And without “dancing with a tambourine.” If your hands don’t shake and the lighting is decent, then modern systems Text recognition can easily cope with “book” font size, and all sorts of notes are also barely readable. Above is the “User Manual” page, the font there is very small. To understand the scale: the book itself is the size of a pack of cigarettes.


Flash. It is represented by an LED in the amount of 1 pc. and... out of habit I almost wrote “... it would be better not to exist.” But no, it doesn’t work any worse, and the pre-illumination for autofocus testing doesn’t fail either. Within 1.5-2 meters you can safely count on a decent shot. I suppose that, again, the merit is due to the successful software: there is no purple horror, all colors are balanced more or less decently. Alas, with some shift towards “green”, so for night photo shoots performed by Beeline Pro, choose lipstick in “warm” shades.


As a summary of the cameras. They are far from cameras in “thoroughbred” devices (not to mention flagships). But in its class, “photo typing” turned out to be successful. Acceptable quality of pictures in different conditions without shamanism with settings, scenes, etc. It is quite suitable for everyday needs and does not particularly disappoint.

Characteristics

Processor – quad-core MTK 6732M, 1.3 GHz, GPU Mali T760. RAM 1 GB, RAM 8 GB (4.5 GB available), microSD slot (up to 32 GB). For a 4.5-inch screen with a resolution of 480x854, the resources are quite sufficient, the interface works smoothly and without slowdowns. They write that most modern games should work even with medium settings.


The AnTuTu program counted almost 30,000 virtual parrots. Despite all the conventions of such tests, the result is not bad in comparison with other models. Budget smartphones usually show less than 15,000, the latest “classmate” with a similar display and also a quad-core processor showed about 22,000 units.


Generalized device data, Network Signal Info application.


List of basic device data from AnTuTu, including sensors installed in the device. The image in “readable” resolution is available by clicking.

Management and programs

I was pleased with pure Android without any additional shells. Still, the main requirement for devices of this class is to “drive” smoothly, and not to show braking “checkers” in the interface.


I already wrote about the possibility of reassigning buttons, otherwise everything is standard. I was surprised by the ability to create as many desktops as needed. And, accordingly, there is no need to flip through empty or unnecessary pages (regrouping and sorting is usually too lazy).


All of Google is conveniently grouped into one folder; Beeline has only partially received its applications. We couldn’t resist the temptation to stick “Replace the beep” in the most visible place. On the other side, Personal Area“My Beeline” is a useful and convenient thing, and free antivirus for many it is simply necessary.

The device can be turned on and off according to a schedule, which is not a bad thing. Operators try to carry out all work on base stations at night, and there are unpleasant surprises in the form of a smartphone battery that is completely dead by the morning, rushing between different LACs or searching for a network half the night. Plus, an extra restart of the device is only beneficial.

Full set of network modes: LTE/UMTS/GSM automatically, only UMTS/GSM (without LTE) automatically, only LTE, UMTS or GSM separately.

The operator's SIM-lock is present, and the smartphone initially works only on the Beeline network. But obtaining an unlock code for free at any operator’s store takes less than three minutes(including disassembling the device and checking) and less than one minute simply by the IMSI number. Code requests via email are also processed and satisfied.


In this regard, of course, the “suppliers” are amused paid services on unlocking, but this is life and “correct” marketing. If the client gladly pays 200 rubles. behind free service, then depriving him of this pleasure is inhumane, you will agree.

Impressions from work

I have no special complaints about the cellular module; the sensitivity is not bad. IN automatic mode switches between networks normally. Slowness was noticed during the transition from 3G to 4G (LTE) with a low signal level in the 4G network. But, having caught onto LTE, it holds on to it well and does not strive to jump into 3G/2G.


The indicator in the status line suffers from some optimism, showing two, sometimes even three “sticks” at a signal level of about -112 dbm. This is probably not entirely correct, but it is pleasant for the user. Once again I was convinced that even with completely weak signal(presumably in LTE 800 MHz) and the depressing speed test readings, the Internet remains comfortable and responsive.


In more favorable places, the smartphone accelerates much better, although it does not show any speed records. Naturally, the speed depends primarily on the network, but it could work faster.


For example, two speed measurements at one point and at almost the same time, on the same server. The bottom result is connecting a Beeline Pro smartphone via Wi-Fi to a modem with a Beeline SIM card, the top result is measuring speed directly from the smartphone. I’m also writing this because it’s possible to use a smartphone as an access point on an ongoing basis, but it’s not very wise.

There are no complaints about the Wi-Fi module. Connects normally, no glitches or failures were noticed. The range is average, but not bad. On par with many other smartphones. There is no 5 GHz band.

Sound. As I already wrote, the multimedia speaker is separate, at the bottom right under the back cover. One or two nearby - I don’t know (most likely one), but the stereo effect is zero in any case. The volume is above average, which is a plus. The vibration motor is so-so, not for outerwear in winter. The voice speaker does not cause any complaints; the sound quality is slightly better than the average budget one (personal opinion).

Battery. Capacity – 2,200 mAh. Full charging time from a standard adapter (1 A) is about three hours, from a 2 A adapter - a little over two hours. The stated talk time is 9 hours from a fully charged battery. In practice, the battery is quite adequate within the framework of the “one day” concept (I “pushed” the phrase!). Jokes aside, that's how it is. It began with an advertising race by manufacturers for thickness, continued with user complaints about “it only works for one day!!!”, and ended with attempts to ensure that the device would work at least this declared “one day” without recharging. Our Beeline Pro lasts for a full day under normal load, the battery is not bad. Want more? Disable all synchronization and do not use cellular internet, Wi-Fi eats less. But why do you need a smartphone with 4G on board then? To be fair, with a constant 4G connection, my smartphone worked even a little longer than in 3G/2G mode. It may be a random confluence of different factors, but the conclusion can be drawn: modern devices With modern chips, 4G networks consume energy at least comparable to a 3G connection. And it pleases.

Comparison

At the end of November, MTS began selling Alcatel LTE smartphone One Touch Pop 2 Dual Sim, our review. The device is so similar in all its parameters to Beeline Pro that it was impossible to resist comparison. Moreover, the price is also identical: in December Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 Dual Sim was still on sale for 4,990, then the price rose to exactly the same 5,990 rubles. Let's briefly look at the main pros and cons (strictly within the framework of comparison!) of clearly competing devices.

Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 Dual Sim, pros: No operator SIM lock, two SIM cards (the second is only voice/SMS in GSM). Excellent cellular radio module, Wi-Fi range is above average. Many supported 3G and 4G bands. Cons: TFT screen, controversial and very capricious main camera, 0.3 MP front camera (2 MP is declared), fewer AnTuTu “parrots” (21,700).

“Beeline Pro” (ZTE Blade A430), on the plus side: noticeably better and “friendlier” camera, 2 MP front camera. The IPS screen is radically better at the same resolution. There are more AnTuTu “parrots” (29,560). Battery capacity is 10% larger. Disadvantages: operator SIM lock (easily removed, but not everyone knows about it), one SIM card. Fewer 3G and 4G bands supported (important when traveling abroad). Capture satellites a few seconds longer. 7 grams heavier (this is for maniacs).

For me, the main advantage of Beeline Pro is the display; the difference is “conspicuous” in the literal sense of the word. And the cameras are very positive. On the other hand, two SIM cards in the Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 Dual Sim are a weighty weight on the scale. On the third hand, Beeline Pro appeared 4 months later and was supposed to be technically better. On the fourth hand, the price is the same, and it’s up to you, my dears, to choose.

It’s good that we have a choice of relatively budget LTE smartphones with reasonable characteristics, this is the main thing. Let’s consider this a conclusion, and with this I’ll spare you the traditional “Summary” section.

From December 2 in all Beeline stores you can purchase mobile phone, supporting at an excellent price, only 2990 rubles. The price may vary within a small range depending on the region. But there is one small catch: the phone can only be purchased in conjunction with a promotional tariff from Beeline, which must be connected for at least 6 months. The cost of the tariff is 500 rubles/month. Simple arithmetic operations we get the total cost of the phone: 5990 rubles.

User review of the ZTE L4 BLADE smartphone from Beeline

“Even with the tariff, the price is very tempting; after analyzing competitors from other popular telephone brands, we get average price for such a phone 7 thousand rubles. Moreover, this price will not include “half a year of freebies.”

After all these thoughts, I went to buy this phone at the nearest Beeline branch. At first glance I liked the phone, quick menu, responsive touchpad. The only downside, in my opinion, is the incredible size. But the desire to visit sites at 4G speed turned out to be stronger, and now I’m already giving 5990 to the cashier and getting my phone.

2 months have passed, and now we can really talk about the pros and cons of this device. I'll start with the positives.

Now I’ll tell you about the disadvantages of this phone:

  • The main disadvantage of this phone is its creaky, flimsy body. In the first week it was unnoticeable, but then it became downright annoying. This is especially noticeable when increasing/decreasing the volume. There is no escape from the squeak.
  • The second disadvantage is that the display is of poor quality, the color rendition is disgusting, and the viewing angle is very small.
  • The third disadvantage is the inconvenient call log. Of course, this can probably be solved with some kind of launcher, but on Android 4.4 it was much more convenient than on Android 5.

Now let's summarize:

pros ZTE phone L4 BLADE 4G from Beeline:

  1. The price of 5990 is simply a great price for these characteristics.
  2. 1 gigabyte of RAM is enough for all earthly needs.
  3. A fast processor that can handle all the fashionable toys.
  4. The presence of a 4G module makes you more modern
  5. Availability of two SIM cards.
  1. Flimsy body.
  2. The display is so-so, although the size is an impressive 5 inches.
  3. Inconvenient call log.
  4. With constant use, the back panel gets warm.

Affordable, productive and with fast mobile Internet - this is how this gadget can be briefly described. "Beeline Pro" is the first Russian smartphone mobile operator, which operates in 4G networks. Fast mobile Internet is a necessary thing. And most importantly, it is now even more accessible, thanks to the hero of today’s review.

Specifications

Beeline Pro is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6732M processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz. The Mali-T760MP2 is responsible for the graphical characteristics. By default, 4.4.2 KitKat is installed on your smartphone. The device also received 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded using a micro SD card. Capacity battery is 2200 mAh.

This is the first device in its class with a 64-bit MediaTek chipset. Thanks to it, we have the performance of an expensive smartphone. When running any games on Beeline Pro, you can be glad that there are no performance problems. However, this is not only the merit of good hardware, but also of the low screen resolution.

Realistic Walking game Dead Season 2, which has become famous for its high-quality design, runs without problems on Beeline Pro.

Design

This device cannot boast of a bright appearance; for fashionistas there are more expensive gadgets. “Beeline Pro” is for those who don’t want to spend money on bright rattles, but at the same time don’t want to buy a completely primitive device. As is usually the case with operator smartphones, it is based on a gadget from China. It’s not hard to guess which one it is – it’s the ZTE Blade A430.

The smartphone is completely made of black plastic, all keys and connectors are located traditionally. Among the niceties are the touch keys “Home”, “Back” and “Menu” with blue backlight.

Screen

The 4.5-inch screen has a resolution of 854x480 pixels. Yes, here it is far from retina-standard, large pixels catch the eye. But for the money its quality is acceptable. IPS matrix is ​​closed protective glass, There is air gap, so no glare in the sun is noticeable.

In terms of image quality, this is a typical average. The display does not distort colors and does not turn white into yellow, as is often the case with cheap Chinese ones. Although the contrast is a little lacking.

Camera

The front 2-megapixel camera takes pictures quite well, considering the cost of the device. And the video connection is excellent, and you won’t be ashamed to show a selfie.

The main camera has an 8-megapixel sensor. Additionally, the camera is equipped with autofocus and flash. The quality of the images is acceptable: clear and juicy daylight and with noise in poor lighting.

Results

Beeline Pro sells for just over $100. Can we talk about any disadvantages at such a price? This is the most affordable smartphone with support for fourth generation networks and excellent performance. In his class he is the best the best option for those who need powerful filling for a minimum amount.

Unlocking and flashing a modem, be it Beeline, MegaFon, MTS, Tele2 or any other, despite the simplicity of the action, is a responsible step. And yet it’s worth it - the reward will be complete freedom of choice best tariff any of the cellular providers.

a 3G/4G

The motivation for the firmware is to change the tariff of the cellular provider without having to buy one for each of them modem.

The fact is that in pursuit of additional profit, the cellular company blocks the use of SIM cards from competing operators. In a good way, there are no physical reasons to prohibit the use, for example, in modem e, sold by Beeline, SIM from MegaFon, MTS, Tele2, Yota, Rostelecom and regional operators. All modem We use the same 3G and 4G standards (UMTS-900/2100 and LTE-800/2600, where the number indicates frequencies in megahertz). And here it becomes possible to “untie”, for example, device Huawei E1750 or router ZTE-MF90+ from MTS or Beeline.

Cell phone unlocking methods modem ovs and routers

There are three approaches to unlocking:

  • unlocking without firmware;
  • firmware with already unlocked;
  • changing the firmware version - then unlocking is performed separately.
  • Here are completely free and proven methods. There is no need to buy any “loans” or anything else - modem s and routers can be unlocked for free if desired, and after unlocking they work flawlessly for 10 years or more.

    How to unlock and flash modem s from Beeline

    Don't do it to yourself unnecessary problems! Often you can limit yourself to a simple unlock modem but without reflashing it. This is the easiest way - your device will work for 100%, because the highest goal of the subscriber is to get rid of the “binding” to the operator. Firmware only makes sense when modem or the router supports more high speed, but its “native” firmware prevents it from overclocking (software limit maximum speed connections, “sewn” into current version Software that cannot be disabled in any other way) - this was the case, for example, in the first LTE- modem ah Yota and in 3G- modem e Huawei E1820.

    How to unlock and flash modem ZTE MF180 (Beeline) for all SIM cards

    When connecting to a PC USB port for the first time modem installs the program "USB- modem Beeline is an application imposed by Beeline.


    It is unlikely to be useful - other programs are used

    Previously, it was called BID (“Beeline Internet Home”). The size of the program window is set rigidly, closes everything on the desktop Windows desktop. Inconvenient.

    You can unlock the ZTE MF180 by replacing its native program, for example, with “MTS Connect Manager”. Before flashing the firmware, the Beeline and MTS versions may be incompatible, which is why the PCUI.VN file in memory needs to be replaced modem A. To flash ZTE MF180 you need:

  • correct PCUI.VN file;
  • MTS Connect Manager firmware;
  • QPST software package.
  • Easily found on the Internet.

    Use a laptop, preferably with Windows XP SP3. Do the following.

  • Download and install the QPST application.
  • Download and extract the required firmware files.
  • Insert the ZTE MF180 into a free USB port of the laptop and wait until the standard Beeline program finishes.
  • Go to the dispatcher Windows devices("Start - Control Panel - System - Device Manager") and check virtual devices modem and ZTE MF180, for which the appropriate drivers have been installed, in particular, ZTE Diagnostics Interface. Remember which COM port this device “sits” on - it will be useful in QPST.
    COM Diagnostics Interface
  • Run the QPST program and add the ZTE Diagnostics Interface port to it.
    The application is ready to find the modem port
  • Click the add new port button.
    Select your ZTE DI port
  • The header of the new device with your COM port is available. Launch the QPST - EFS Explorer component ("Start - Programs - Accessories - EFS Explorer").
    EFS Explorer detected a port with a modem
  • Confirm the port selection - the files will open your modem device.
    There should be pcui.vn, because of which the modem does not accept other people's SIMs
  • At the root of flash memory modem but there should be a PCUI.VN file - if it is not there, you will have to add it. Find and drag it into this window - PCUI.VN will be copied to the drive modem A.
  • Close EFS Explorer and run the MTS firmware (original file DL_MF180_MTS_RU_EUV1.00.03.exe). IN Windows versions Vista and later “firmware” from “MTS” is launched with administrator rights.
    It is important that the PC power does not reset
  • Once you have clicked the download button, device it will be sewn. This will take up to 20 minutes. Don't touch anything!!! Interrupting the firmware can damage the modem!
    You have successfully flashed the modem
  • After finishing the firmware, remove the Beeline program from the PC and use modem point no restrictions with unlimited tariffs any operator. When reconnecting modem a to USB port MTS Connect Manager will be installed.

    Don't forget to set up network profiles by checking the APN with the relevant operator. If you have active Internet access without settings, APN settings will not be needed.

    ZTE MF180 firmware for specific networks

    Instead of MTS Connect Manager, you can download any software, be it MLT (MegaFon of Tajikistan), Egyptian Etisalat or other at your discretion. Sometimes they do this - their firmware may contain a “cured” PCUI.VN - then they change it to our Russian one.

    If you are flashing for Yota, keep in mind: on “ modem Yota will not allow 3G in the current tariff modem s to the 3G network from MegaFon! This is the company's policy and marketing, unfortunately. No one has yet been able to bypass this limitation directly. You need a “smartphone” or “tablet” SIM - with these tariffs you can use the 3G network, but you need to change the IMEI and fix the TTL. It’s easier with other operators: they don’t yet have a tariff exclusively for modem devices (only for 4G), you can also use the 3G network (where there is no 4G yet) without much difficulty.

    The main disadvantage of the ZTE MF180 is that it does not have HSUPA technology (high-speed uplink up to 5.76 Mbit/s). Only 384 kbit/s is available for transmission from the subscriber (limited WCDMA speed according to the 3G specification) and incoming speed (HSDPA) is only up to 3.6 Mbit/s, therefore these modem They are already considered old.

    Firmware and unlocking ZTE MF823D

    This device still popular- its mass start of sales occurred in 2015 along with ZTE routers MF90(+). These models support incoming speeds (DC-HSDPA+) up to 42 Mbit/s for reception and outgoing (HSUPA) up to 5.76 Mbit/s for uploading in 3G networks, and also provide up to 75 Mbit/s (in both directions) in networks 4G (LTE). Using them is a joy: the Internet channel becomes more symmetrical and allows you to satisfy the appetite of the most sophisticated subscribers who consume hundreds of gigabytes of traffic monthly, and are also useful when working via the Internet, where urgent sending of attached files by mail and transmission of video from objects and video chat (video conferencing) are required ) in good quality.

    Modem The ZTE MF823D is controlled not from a program, like its predecessors of previous years, but from any browser at m.home/index.html (or 192.168.0.1 by default): configuration and monitoring are carried out via a web interface, thanks to which you can local network connected to the Internet from this modem and, manage its settings. Its firmware does not install a separate application on the Windows system, and after installing the ZTE drivers, it only creates a “Beeline Internet” shortcut. But this does not mean that it will be less easy to unlock. Do the following.

  • Download and install the driver package for ZTE devices (archive with the ZTEDrvSetup program).
  • Insert ZTE MF823 into an available USB slot and open My Computer. Modem will be detected as a virtual CD-ROM - give the command: right-click - “Extract”.
  • Open the familiar Windows Device Manager and look for three unknown “ZTE MSM Technologies” devices.
  • Launch any browser, for example, Firefox and enter the address http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_process?goformId=MODE_SWITCH&switchCmd=FACTORY - the device response will appear: (“result”:”FACTORY:ok”)
  • At the same time, the installation of unknown devices will begin - as is the case with old ones ZTE, these will be three devices: ZTE Diagnostics Interface, ZTE Proprietary USB Modem and ZTE NMEA Device.
  • Remember the ZTE Diagnostics Interface port number (let it be COM8) and download the unlock file (the “cured” original is known as “diag1F40_F0AA.bin” or something similar).
  • Run command Windows string with administrator rights and give the commands: cd \ (if the file is saved on drive C:) and copy /b diag1F40_F0AA.bin COM8 (port number on which the modem). Application command line will report successful copying of the file.
    File copied
  • Install a terminal emulator such as Putty application, connect to the ZTE Diagnostics Interface port and enter the command AT+ZCDRUN=F. Modem will again be available as a CD-ROM, only now it will be unlocked.
    Connect to your port and enter your commands
  • All! Modem ZTE MF823 unlocked. Go to its web interface and enter the settings of all operators.

    Unlock modem s Huawei

    Unlocking Huawei is much easier than ZTE. You need an unlock code calculator - you can use it to unlock dozens of models:

    • E137,
    • E171,
    • E173Cs-1,
    • E1732,
    • E173,
    • E1815,
    • E272,
    • E303,
    • E303 HiLink,
    • 320s(E3121),
    • E3131(420d),
    • E3276,
    • E352,
    • E353,
    • E355,
    • E357,
    • E362,
    • E363,
    • E367,
    • E368,
    • E372,
    • E392,
    • E397,
    • E398,
    • E586,
    • E5776 (821FT),
    • E5776s-22,
    • E589,
    • E589u-12.

    Do the following.

  • Download, install and run the “Huawei NCK Code Calculator” program (search, for example, using the phrase “lookdevices.ru huaweicalc_win32.rar”). The program will select an unlock code
  • Enter IMEI and click "Calc."
  • Copy the appeared v201 to the Windows clipboard, install it in modem “foreign” SIM and connect it to the computer.
  • Wait for the unlock code request to appear and paste the copied v201 code from the clipboard. Confirm your entry.
  • After a few seconds, the code will be accepted and the SIM card will be registered in the network, modem will move to the 3G/4G network. All! You can use any network with any SIM - the unlock code is saved once, device will never ask him again.

    Don't create unnecessary problems for yourself! Flash modems for all SIMs at once - and let them give full benefit, without preventing you from changing the tariff if something happens! Good luck!

    The Beeline brand presented an exclusive new product from ZTE: the LTE smartphone ZTE Blade A6 Lite, which can be purchased at specially favorable prices provided that the subscriber connects tariff plan“ALL 2” for a period of at least three months.

    ZTE smartphone Blade A6 Lite has powerful battery, with a capacity of 5000 mAh, which allows the device to actively function for more than two days without recharging.

    Fast charging on the ZTE Blade A6 Lite smartphone

    If you don't like to sit in one place for a long time, then you will probably like the built-in function fast charging. Just 15 minutes and you can use your smartphone for about two hours playing games or watching videos. However, this is not all the benefits of the ZTE Blade A6 Lite battery. The battery is so powerful that it can be used as an external charger. Thus, from this smartphone you can charge almost any device to the maximum.

    ZTE Blade A6 Lite allows you to use multiple applications at the same time. To do this, you should switch to split-screen mode and, for example, play audio files or videos while chatting.

    Description of the camera on the ZTE Blade A6 Lite

    The main camera of the device is 8 megapixels, while the front camera is 5 megapixels. A separate flash allows you to take high-quality shots in any degree of lighting. On Russian territory this smartphone Exclusively presented at Beeline in gold and black colors.

    Cost of the ZTE Blade A6 Lite smartphone in Beeline

    ZTE Blade A6 Lite price is only 6990 rubles, based on the ongoing promotion. To purchase a smartphone at this price, you need to subscribe to the “ALL 2” tariff for 3 months.

    In total, the cost of a smartphone with a package of services from Beeline will be about 9 thousand rubles. Outside the kit, the cost of ZTE Blade A6 Lite is 8990 rubles.

    Overall impression of the ZTE Blade A6 Lite

    Thanks to the new ZTE Blade A6 Lite smartphone, users cellular communications Beeline will not worry that the device may run out of power at the most crucial moment, just as they will not worry about the speed of the Internet and the availability of traffic, because Beeline offers high-speed 4G Internet, as well as a double traffic package with a subscription tariff “ALL 2” for three months.

    Where to buy ZTE Blade A6 Lite

    You can buy ZTE Blade A6 Lite smartphones under the current promotion at Beeline service and sales offices or at dealer offices throughout Russia. The exception is the Republic of Crimea, as well as the city of Sevastopol. Full information information about this promotion and the conditions for its implementation can be found on the official website of the operator.

    By purchasing new SIM card, each subscriber receives additional traffic default. After two months, the user can receive a double package by topping up the balance with an amount equal to the monthly subscription fee.

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