How to flash or write a new Dashboard to a ZTE Modem
How to flash or write a new Dashboard to a ZTE Modem
23-12-2015, 09:50 AM
This is a step by step guide showing how to flash dashboard on ZTE modems
Requirements
- DC-unlocker software
- The dashboard you wish to flash in ISO format. (you can backup from another exact modem using the guide @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-10894.html OR download @ http://www.dc-unlocker.com/file-list/Con...n_software )
# See the video tutorial below or @ http://youtu.be/gNypWdbAYEs
PROCEDURES
- Install the modem dashboard using the ISO file (skip this step if the modem has already been installed on the PC)
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-1.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-1.png)
- Connect the modem and make sure it is detected on the newly installed dashboard
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-2.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-2.png)
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-3.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-3.png)
- Exit the dashboard entirely (this is for proper communication with DC Unlocker)
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-4.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-4.png)
- Open DC Unlocker
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-5.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-5.png)
- Select your modem manufacturer type
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-6.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-6.png)
- Click the search button (once detected, the modem details should be displayed)
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-7.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-7.png)
- Click on the "FLASH" tab on DC Unlocker
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-8.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-8.png)
- Click on write dashboard and select the ISO file from the new window that appears
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-9.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-9.png)
- Finally wait while DC Unlocker completes the flashing / writing process
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-10.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-10.png)
- Once complete you should get the message "OK! Dashboard sucessfully writed to modem!"
![[Image: how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-11.png]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/how-to-flash-or-write-a-new-dashboard-to-a-modem-11.png)
- Disconnect the modem, try to install on another PC to confirm if the flashing worked.
Important Notice
- This tutorial is meant for those who for one reason or the other have a broken / faulty dashboard installer
- This isn't a firmware upgrade neither is it a method of unlocking modems
- You might be required to buy dc credits depending on the version of DC unlocker that can detect your modem
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