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Hello there,
how can i unlock my moderm without using the IMEI number because i have failed to get it
thanks

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Short summary and next steps for : unlocking a Huawei E122 almost always needs the device IMEI because network/unlock codes are tied to the unit’s identity — so the usual flow is find the IMEI first, then request an official unlock or use a reputable unlock tool. This echoes ’s physical-label suggestion and the third‑party approach mentioned by . (en.wikipedia.org)

If opening the case isn’t an option, the IMEI can usually be read over the modem’s serial/diagnostic interface. On Windows: install the Huawei drivers (or the vendor connection software), find the modem COM/port in Device Manager (Modems / Ports), open a serial terminal (PuTTY/HyperTerminal) against that COM port and probe with AT commands. A working sequence is:

AT
AT+CGSN

(or AT+CGSN=1 on some devices) — the modem will return the 15‑digit IMEI. If the port doesn’t respond, try different COM ports (the modem often exposes several) and stop/quit the connection software so the port isn’t claimed. (tech-invite.com)

On Linux, ModemManager’s mmcli can send AT commands to an attached modem (for example mmcli -m 0 --command="AT+CGSN" — ModemManager may need to be run in debug/agent mode to allow raw AT passthrough). If the device exposes multiple ttyUSB* ports, try each until one answers. (chromium.googlesource.com)

Once the IMEI is known, either request an official unlock from the carrier or use a reputable service/tool that supports the EC122 (DC‑Unlocker is one example used for Huawei EC122 models). Do not attempt to alter or spoof an IMEI — reprogramming device identifiers is illegal in some jurisdictions and will create bigger problems than it solves (UK law is an explicit example). If the IMEI truly cannot be retrieved, the seller/carrier may have it on the invoice/packaging and can help. (dc-unlocker.com)

Troubleshooting tips: try another USB cable/port, disable the Huawei connection software while using the terminal, and test every COM/tty port the modem creates — one of them is usually the diagnostic port that answers AT+CGSN.

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The IMEI number must either be on a label attached to the case, etched into the case / cover, or on a label inside the case. If the latter, you will have to take the cover off to read it.

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To unlock Huawei E122, Visit the site . Just provide them with country, the network to which it is currently locked. IMEI will be printed at the backside of your modem. Try getting it. After which get the code and unlock it easily.

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