Safaricom Modem and Orange line
Hii All, Does anyone have an idea how to configure other lines(Orange,zain)on the safaricom modem.....sometimes credit just disappears in the middle of the night when ur using it....and need to use credit on the orange line... Najua kuna ma guru kadha on this site.. rgds Chege
check in the archives. there was a post on how to go about unlocking the saf modem. On 29/06/2009, info@compulinekenya.com <info@compulinekenya.com> wrote:
Hii All, Does anyone have an idea how to configure other lines(Orange,zain)on the safaricom modem.....sometimes credit just disappears in the middle of the night when ur using it....and need to use credit on the orange line... Najua kuna ma guru kadha on this site..
rgds
Chege
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About the archives ... what is the best way to search the archives?... The archive is rich with info ... but its hard to find your way around.
First: the archives are at: http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/skunkworks/<http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/skunkworks/>[ could have SWORN they used to be at ole.kenic.or.ke.... and only 3months worth ] Using google site operator, you can dig deeper into the site: for example site:lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/skunkworks/ e220 [ though judging from the results i'm getting, google's not done trawling the (new?) location yet... Cheers. On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Martin Muraguri <martinmur87@gmail.com>wrote:
About the archives ... what is the best way to search the archives?... The archive is rich with info ... but its hard to find your way around.
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There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( . Steve Obbayi? Need some help?
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo<ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( .
Steve Obbayi? Need some help?
btw, shouldn't KENIC be having archive backups since skunkworks day 0? Vincent Ngundi of KENIC...
KENIC should have these archives ... And I believe it is a good initiative to build an archive ... that can be searched ... Bearing in mind most of Kenyas Tech History is in skunkworks and lots of problems have been solved here! This knowledge base is expensive and should be protected by all means. On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists@gmail.com>wrote:
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo<ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( .
Steve Obbayi? Need some help?
btw, shouldn't KENIC be having archive backups since skunkworks day 0?
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The data was worked on and is now in a database. Peter Karunyu was working on the search site. @peter maybe you can shed light on the same. Steve Obbayi, _____ From: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Martin Muraguri Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:24 AM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Modem and Orange line KENIC should have these archives ... And I believe it is a good initiative to build an archive ... that can be searched ... Bearing in mind most of Kenyas Tech History is in skunkworks and lots of problems have been solved here! This knowledge base is expensive and should be protected by all means. On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists@gmail.com> wrote: On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo<ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( .
Steve Obbayi? Need some help?
btw, shouldn't KENIC be having archive backups since skunkworks day 0? Vincent Ngundi of KENIC... _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general
btw, shouldn't KENIC be having archive backups since skunkworks day 0?
Vincent Ngundi of KENIC...
True. And i do remember a thread where some really good work had begun on importing the archives to a mysql db. Maybe we can make an effort to complete the remaining bit and a fully searchable archive..instead of passively waiting for google bots to do the indexing for us. I can put in some time towards that and am sure more developers on-list will be enthisiastic about it too .. -- Ndungi Kyalo
On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 9:47 AM, Ndungi Kyalo<ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
btw, shouldn't KENIC be having archive backups since skunkworks day 0?
Vincent Ngundi of KENIC...
True. And i do remember a thread where some really good work had begun on importing the archives to a mysql db. Maybe we can make an effort to complete the remaining bit and a fully searchable archive..instead of passively waiting for google bots to do the indexing for us. I can put in some time towards that and am sure more developers on-list will be enthisiastic about it too ..
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If I may, Steve did the hard work of creating a C++ app to read the archives and save them to a mysql db, I was to write the PHP code to do the searching from that db. Steve did a version 1 of that C++ app, but he had to make some changes to that app. I am not sure whether Steve had sambazad the source code to Gakuru? Status of the project: In progress, sort of. On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( .
Steve Obbayi? Need some help?
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Damn, wish I had that Gmail feature of cancelling an email before its sent! Ok, steve, let me get in touch with you offline for some clarification. On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:02 AM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:
If I may, Steve did the hard work of creating a C++ app to read the archives and save them to a mysql db, I was to write the PHP code to do the searching from that db.
Steve did a version 1 of that C++ app, but he had to make some changes to that app. I am not sure whether Steve had sambazad the source code to Gakuru?
Status of the project: In progress, sort of.
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( .
Steve Obbayi? Need some help?
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ok no problem Steve Obbayi, _____ From: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Peter Karunyu Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:04 AM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Modem and Orange line Damn, wish I had that Gmail feature of cancelling an email before its sent! Ok, steve, let me get in touch with you offline for some clarification. On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:02 AM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote: If I may, Steve did the hard work of creating a C++ app to read the archives and save them to a mysql db, I was to write the PHP code to do the searching from that db. Steve did a version 1 of that C++ app, but he had to make some changes to that app. I am not sure whether Steve had sambazad the source code to Gakuru? Status of the project: In progress, sort of. On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi@gmail.com> wrote: There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( . Steve Obbayi? Need some help? _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general
I think i copied the binary and the source code to Alex but gmail rejected the mail coz of the binary. Let me see if i can avail it elsewhere Steve Obbayi, _____ From: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Peter Karunyu Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:03 AM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Modem and Orange line If I may, Steve did the hard work of creating a C++ app to read the archives and save them to a mysql db, I was to write the PHP code to do the searching from that db. Steve did a version 1 of that C++ app, but he had to make some changes to that app. I am not sure whether Steve had sambazad the source code to Gakuru? Status of the project: In progress, sort of. On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi@gmail.com> wrote: There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( . Steve Obbayi? Need some help? _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general
This is from the Skunkworks Archives ... For those who own this modem and wish to compare other phone operators' services this is the HowTo to unlock the Huawei E220 modem (i.e if it will not accept foreign card) This information is for educational purposes only To begin you need QMAT - QC Mobile Analysis Tool from this http://revskills.de/pages/download.html An E220 unlocker tool (you may google it or use this) http://www.sfrentreprises.fr/elements/documents/espace-utilisateur/global_ac... Any hex editor of your choice (for the lazy ones http://www.handshake.de/user/chmaas/delphi/download/xvi32.zip) Your locked modem . A PC running MS-Windows Optionally debranding software to change your modems inbuilt software (which comes branded with the logos and settings of the phone provider) this is usually referred to as the dashboard. (you will have to manually enter the settings, these are usually APN, username and password of the network u wish to use at the given moment) e.g. http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/doc/list.do?type=-1&id=736 The steps; Insert your modem in the USB port and confirm it exists in the device manager under modems, Start the QMAT tool, click on hardware forensics menu, select “Use Com/USB port”. Under Serial/Com port, click on the drop down to select (something similar to Huawei Mobile Connect – 3G PC UI interface com XX) Click on send command and u shld see some output on the status window. In the Diag functions, the default is set to “Save memory to file” change this to “Read EFS” and click on “Let Go” button. You shall be prompted with a SAVE AS dialog box to and name of the dump file. The process shld take like 7-10mins to dump the memory of your modem and will create a file of exactly 65,536KB. Once done, quit QMAT and open your hex editor, locate the file created by “Read EFS” function and open it. Using the search feature of the hex editor, search for the occurrence of HEX STRING “53 62 2C 00” On the right hand side of the hex editor, you shall see a block of eight numbers. Congrats that is your unlock code. With the modem still plugged in, run the E220 unlocker, key in the eight digits and press unlock. Presto! U may now use your previously locked modem with subscriber sim card of your choice. These are the settings for various operators operator APN username/pass safcom safaricom or blank in a 3g coverage area saf/data (or any words u may choose for username/password) zain ke.celtel.com internet/internet orange bew.orange.co.ke 2009/6/30 Steve Obbayi <steve@sobbayi.com>
I think i copied the binary and the source code to Alex but gmail rejected the mail coz of the binary. Let me see if i can avail it elsewhere
Steve Obbayi,
------------------------------ *From:* skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Peter Karunyu *Sent:* Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:03 AM *To:* Skunkworks forum *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Modem and Orange line
If I may, Steve did the hard work of creating a C++ app to read the archives and save them to a mysql db, I was to write the PHP code to do the searching from that db.
Steve did a version 1 of that C++ app, but he had to make some changes to that app. I am not sure whether Steve had sambazad the source code to Gakuru?
Status of the project: In progress, sort of.
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( .
Steve Obbayi? Need some help?
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For other huawei models they can be unlocked at cost. On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
This is from the Skunkworks Archives ...
For those who own this modem and wish to compare other phone operators' services this is the HowTo to unlock the Huawei E220 modem (i.e if it will not accept foreign card)
This information is for educational purposes only
To begin you need
QMAT - QC Mobile Analysis Tool from this http://revskills.de/pages/download.html
An E220 unlocker tool (you may google it or use this) http://www.sfrentreprises.fr/elements/documents/espace-utilisateur/global_ac...
Any hex editor of your choice (for the lazy ones http://www.handshake.de/user/chmaas/delphi/download/xvi32.zip)
Your locked modem
. A PC running MS-Windows
Optionally debranding software to change your modems inbuilt software (which comes branded with the logos and settings of the phone provider) this is usually referred to as the dashboard. (you will have to manually enter the settings, these are usually APN, username and password of the network u wish to use at the given moment) e.g. http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/doc/list.do?type=-1&id=736
The steps;
Insert your modem in the USB port and confirm it exists in the device manager under modems,
Start the QMAT tool, click on hardware forensics menu, select “Use Com/USB port”.
Under Serial/Com port, click on the drop down to select (something similar to Huawei Mobile Connect – 3G PC UI interface com XX)
Click on send command and u shld see some output on the status window. In the Diag functions, the default is set to “Save memory to file” change this to “Read EFS” and click on “Let Go” button. You shall be prompted with a SAVE AS dialog box to and name of the dump file.
The process shld take like 7-10mins to dump the memory of your modem and will create a file of exactly 65,536KB.
Once done, quit QMAT and open your hex editor, locate the file created by “Read EFS” function and open it. Using the search feature of the hex editor, search for the occurrence of HEX STRING “53 62 2C 00”
On the right hand side of the hex editor, you shall see a block of eight numbers. Congrats that is your unlock code.
With the modem still plugged in, run the E220 unlocker, key in the eight digits and press unlock. Presto! U may now use your previously locked modem with subscriber sim card of your choice.
These are the settings for various operators
operator APN username/pass
safcom safaricom or blank in a 3g coverage area saf/data (or any words u may choose for username/password)
zain ke.celtel.com internet/internet
orange bew.orange.co.ke
2009/6/30 Steve Obbayi <steve@sobbayi.com>
I think i copied the binary and the source code to Alex but gmail rejected the mail coz of the binary. Let me see if i can avail it elsewhere
Steve Obbayi,
------------------------------ *From:* skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Peter Karunyu *Sent:* Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:03 AM *To:* Skunkworks forum *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Modem and Orange line
If I may, Steve did the hard work of creating a C++ app to read the archives and save them to a mysql db, I was to write the PHP code to do the searching from that db.
Steve did a version 1 of that C++ app, but he had to make some changes to that app. I am not sure whether Steve had sambazad the source code to Gakuru?
Status of the project: In progress, sort of.
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
There was an ongoing effort by some skunkers to have the previous list-archives in a mysql db and then have them searchable on a php site. I havent heard what became of the project :( .
Steve Obbayi? Need some help?
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There was some info on unlocking the modem. If its you need assistance contact me offlist. Ps. The procedure only works for the old e220 if its the e160 or any other Huawei model it can be done too. On 6/29/09, info@compulinekenya.com <info@compulinekenya.com> wrote:
Hii All, Does anyone have an idea how to configure other lines(Orange,zain)on the safaricom modem.....sometimes credit just disappears in the middle of the night when ur using it....and need to use credit on the orange line... Najua kuna ma guru kadha on this site..
rgds
Chege
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