TCL 5G routers are powerful devices that deliver fast internet speeds. However, if your router is locked to a specific network provider, you may need to unlock it to use SIM cards from different networks. TCL routers, such as HH500e, HH132, HH512, HH512L, HH515, MW513, and IK512, typically require an unlock code to complete the unlocking process.
This step-by-step guide will help you unlock your TCL 5G router easily using an 8 to 16-digit unlock code.
Step-by-Step Guide to Unlock TCL 5G Routers
Find the IMEI Number of Your Router
- Connect your TCL 5G router to a PC or smartphone using either a LAN cable or Wi-Fi.
- Open a web browser and type in the router’s IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
- Log in using the default username and password (you can find these on the label on the back or under the router).
- Go to the Status or Device Information section, and find the IMEI number of the router.
- Write down or copy the IMEI number.
Purchase the Unlock Code
- Visit TCL 16 Digits Unlock Code page to purchase your unlock code.
- Provide your router’s IMEI number, and your email address, and make the payment.
- After payment, you’ll receive the 16-digit unlock code via email.
Insert a Non-Compatible SIM Card
- Power off the TCL router.
- Insert a SIM card from a different network provider than the one the router is locked to.
- Turn the router back on.
Access the Unlock Code Prompt
- When you insert the new SIM card and power on the router, open the web browser again and enter the router’s IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
- The router will detect the new SIM card and display a message asking for an unlock code.
Enter the Unlock Code
- Input the 16-digit unlock code that you received from Tech Unlock Hub.
- Click Submit or Unlock to proceed.
- If the unlock code is correct, the router will be unlocked and ready to use with any SIM card from other network providers.
- You may need to update the APN settings to match the new provider. This can be done from the router’s web interface under Network Settings or APN Configuration.
Important Notes:
- Check Compatibility: Make sure the new SIM card is compatible with the frequency bands that your TCL 5G router supports.
- Network Providers: These TCL 5G routers are often locked to carriers like Vodafone, MTN, Orange, Telkom, and more.
