Lol not with TATA's firmware. I have pmed him the right firmware (11.106.00.06.000) and the firmware unlock code. SPC is reset to "000000" with this firmware downgrade.^ not possible.. for making it "RUIM Only" one needs MSL/SPC. even if someone finds the MSL/SPC, the TATA firmware programmed in the device doesn't allow to use any other operator's RUIM.
the answers areOk just contacted BSNL EVDO in-charge and I am told that one cannot convert SIM based to Non-SIM based. Meaning if I have Prithvi Modem which is SIM Based then I cannot program it on non-sim based modem like ZTE or Sierra. I was also told that if I had the old ZTE modem then I could have transferred that account to the new Sierra but SIM to Non SIM is not possible. Is it true? Also with regards ESN number I was told that if I simply give my new modem ESN then the account could be changed and the new ESN would show up in their systems. Hence, like I have been telling earlier there is no need to change the ESN at our end. Simply telling them to change at their end would help and you could keep the correct ESN and not fall into any legal issues. I am told I need to buy a new EVDO connection and tell them that I need it for Non SIM based modem and then once account is activated tell them the modem ESN and have it programmed at a local BSNL EVDO center and the modem could begin working.
Has anyone who has got SIM transferred their account to a Non-SIM based without need to change number? I was told that series of SIM and Non SIM are different and hence nothing can be done. Any help?
How can I do that? Because the BSNL official told me both work on different principles and hence not possible to configure a SIM number on a non-sim based modem. If its possible, then how?Unofficially you can make a RUIM based connection to work on non SIM i.e ESN based modems
This is wrong. You can get. When I went to buy a new connection I was asked - do you have your own modem or you wish to buy from BSNL. If we have our own device they ask if its RUIM Based or non RUIM based. Even BSNL website mentions that you can get your own device and not necessary to buy from BSNL.You will not get a new connection without a device
So thats very much possible and I did confirm with the BSNL official that its possible.If customer brings own data card , SUK price will be charged and no Free usage value will be given
When you take new connection on your own device you have to give the esn number for NON SIM based connection . Leave own device , if you try this out on BSNL ZTE device then also you have to give the esn . Why dont you try it out . No one will give you a new connection + a new phone number without giving any esn number on a NON SIM based deviceHi
You say
How can I do that? Because the BSNL official told me both work on different principles and hence not possible to configure a SIM number on a non-sim based modem. If its possible, then how?
This is wrong. You can get. When I went to buy a new connection I was asked - do you have your own modem or you wish to buy from BSNL. If we have our own device they ask if its RUIM Based or non RUIM based. Even BSNL website mentions that you can get your own device and not necessary to buy from BSNL.
As per their website
So thats very much possible and I did confirm with the BSNL official that its possible.
How can I make the non sim one work with the SIM number? BSNL says its not at all possible because if you have ESN based number / device then what they do is add the ESN to their database and only then your connection work. While incase of SIM/RUIM based the authentication format is different because you could change devices by simply removing the RUIM from one device and placing it in another device.Unofficially you can make a RUIM based connection to work on non SIM i.e ESN based modems
It was already answered /discussed earlier which involves changing esn which you have deemed as illegal . Read the thread for more answersOk what I am asking is your answer
How can I make the non sim one work with the SIM number? BSNL says its not at all possible because if you have ESN based number / device then what they do is add the ESN to their database and only then your connection work. While incase of SIM/RUIM based the authentication format is different because you could change devices by simply removing the RUIM from one device and placing it in another device.
If you know how I can keep the SIM number same and yet connect using the non SIM based EVDO modem let me know how. Thanks
It was already answered /discussed earlier which involves changing esn which you have deemed as illegal . Read the thread for more answers
BSNL already have all the non-RUIM devices ESN listed in their database which they sell. I requested them to put my Sierra ESN in their database but they said it's quite impossible to modify it.
From past 9days I'm unable to recharge on EVDO, and therefore unable to use my EVDO connection. Anyone else facing the same issue in the EAST Zone? They said that there is some maintenance going on, but maintenance going for 10 days??? It's very weird.