How to unlock JioFi device?
Looking for how to unlock JioFi device? You’re the the right place. Until recently it was not possible to unlock the JioFi and use other carriers like Airtel, BSNL, Vodafone, Idea and MTNL etc. Thanks to @abhimortal6, he reversed engineered two variants of JioFi (JMR 540 & JMR 541) and he successfully unlock both of them. So let’s begin with understanding how you can unlock the JioFi device yourself.
JioFi JMR540 Unlock Firmware Download
DISCLAIMER
I am not responsible for any kind of damage to your device.
Use this firmware at your own risk
Post is for educational purpose only.
ONLY FOR JMR 540 & JMR 541
Here’s what you’ll need to unlock JioFi device:
- Windows PC
- Fastboot drivers (Click here to download)
- Minimal ADB and fastboot (Click here to download)
- A USB cable
- A SIM Ejector tool
- Unlocked firmware for JioFi (Download links below)
Unlocked Firmware’s (Download Links)
Prepare your computer for unlocking the JioFi device:
- Extract all downloaded files to desktop : fastboot drivers, minimal ADB & fastboot & JioFi firmware image.
- Install fastboot drivers (open the extracted file, allow administrator privileges if asked, press Y as many times as it asks during the installation)
- Now open the extracted minimal ADB & fastboot folder and install the application as you usually do with any app you install. Tick create a shortcut on desktop while installing.
Prepare your JioFi device for unlocking
- Remove inserted battery, SIM card & SD card from the JioFi device.
- Connect your JioFi device to the computer using a good quality USB cable.
- Now you’ll see the JioFi device boots up without the battery. (If it doesn’t boot up after connecting to computer via the USB cable please press power button and hold until it boots up)
- One the JioFi boots up you’ll need to boot into the “fastboot mode”.
- To boot it into fastboot mode use the sim ejector tool. Insert and hold the sim ejector tool into the reset hole until you see three light indicators turn red in color. (the reset hole is located on the rear top right side of the device, as shown in an image below).
6. Now keep the device connected to the computer.
Flash the unlocked firmware to JioFi
- Open the Minimal ADB and Fastboot tool from the desktop shortcut you created earlier.
- Follow the commands exactly as instructed in the following steps.
- Type fastboot devices and hit enter.
JioFi JMR540 Unlock Firmware Download
fastboot devices4. You should see something like (###### can be anything)
###### fastbootIf you don’t see this it means either your device is not connected or you didn’t install the fastboot drivers or minimal ADB and fastboot properly. (If you still don’t see fastboot device even after proper installation of the fastboot drivers or minimal ADB and fastboot follow this tutorial.)
5. Now you need to remove the existing firmware in order to install the unlocked firmware. So type fastboot erase system to remove existing firmware.
fastboot erase system6. Now you should see something like
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 1.109s]
finished. total time: 1.105sThis means the default firmware has been removed.
7. Now we can flash the new firmware to the device. To do so type ‘fastboot flash system’ followed by the path or location of the unlocked firmware and hit enter. In my case I’ve stored the the firmware image in D drive so the path is “D:\system.img”
IF YOU FIND THIS DIFFICULT JUST TYPE fastboot flash system AND DRAG AND DROP THE FIRMWARE FILE INTO COMMAND PROMPT AND HIT ENTER
fastboot flash system "D:\system.img"8. Now you should see something like
sending 'system' (34306 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.276s]
writing 'system'...
OKAY [ 9.462s]
finished. total time: 10.741s
9. Now give the final command fastboot reboot and hit enter.
fastboot reboot10. Now login to the JioFi dashboard (visit http://http://192.168.225.1/) and navigate to Network>Internet Protocol Setting>APN> Set this to manual. APN settings for each carrier are different you can simply visit your carrier website. APN for BSNL – bsnlnet Airtel -airtelgprs.com VI – www
11. Congratulations! You’ve unlocked your JioFi device successfully. Now your device will restart normally and you can use your device with any SIM card of your choice.
Now that you know how to unlock JioFi, share this with your friends and have fun.
Here’s a video that explains the procedure:
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How to use airtel SIM in JioFi?
You can unlock the JioFi using the specified method in the above article and use any sim in JioFi device including Airtel, VI, BSNL, MTNL, etc
How to use other SIM in JioFi?
You can unlock the JioFi using the specified method in the above article and use any sim in JioFi device including Airtel, VI, BSNL, MTNL, etc
Is there a way to unlock the JioFi Flash code?
You can unlock the JioFi using the specified method in the above article and unlock JioFi flash code
How to use any SIM in JioFi?
You can unlock the JioFi with this tutorial and use any sim even 3G will work.
Which JioFi is best?
JioFi 3 JMR 540 & JMR 541 are best JioFi variants because if you ever feeling you’re stuck with Jio you can always unlock these for other operators.
Which JioFi is better?
JioFi 3 JMR 540 & JMR 541 are best JioFi variants because if you ever feeling you’re stuck with Jio you can always unlock these for other operators.
Can JioFi work with airtel SIM?
Yes after you unlock the JioFi, it works with any operator.
Can JioFi work without battery?
Yes it can function properly without battery when plugged in.
Its located behind the back battery cover in the top right corner side.,
Will JioFi support other SIM?
Yes after it has been unlocked it’ll support all other SIM.
In case if you’re facing any issues, let me know in the comments below. I’ll reply each and everyone of you.
Thanks it really worked..!! Tysm
Stay tuned for more such updates.
I have installed the adb setup and minimal fastboot also but my jiofi jmr 541 is not detecting in cmd, pls help
Did you download the ADB and Fastboot from the links I gave in this article? It should work fine but if it doesn’t just try reinstalling them and restart your PC. Let me know if it works.
image is locked error is coming .
Working on it.
Pls do solve this…image is locked…I’m not able to erase image.
Hi Prajwal
Are you available right now?
Thanks for the amazing tutorial
Unlocked by no internet access
Didn’t get it. Please elaborate your issue.
its not allowing to enter airtelgprs.com in apn name. and what about IPv4 and IPv6. which option to use
Save it to automatic. Choose IPV4 & IPV6 if supported by your carrier. Using IPV4 always works on all networks.
its not allowing to enter APN Name : airtelgprs.com
Hey Misbi thanks for the query!! I know it does not allow inserting (.) in some devices. But don’t worry. Just keep it to automatic and it shall work fine. Let me know if that works for you.
Hello Prajwal,
Do you have JIOFI M2 rom?
If you need a JioFi 2 original or custom ROM please write me a mail in detail hello(at) prajwalshewatkar.in
Pls Help me in flashing JIOFI M2 ROM.
Yes please write me a mail.
Bro, every single process was completed and inserted Airtel sim but it’s not working. Automatic and manual IP tested. There is no option to change JIO IPs which is existing after all this unlocking process.
You must have made some mistake in the process. Can you please write me a mail? I’ll help you through anydesk if you need.
If you can help me by contacting anydesk, please.
chutiya bana raha hai
Prove me wrong and I’ll pay the cost of your JioFi device. This technique works 100%. If you can’t do that yourself, just comment back and I’ll help you on Anydesk.
Okay, then help me up with the he bootloader lock issue that have came up on the latest push update that jio itself pushed into jiofi 3, so the only way to use it with costum firmware is to crack the bootloader lock first, so help m with that, if you be able to help
I got unlock jiofi with this process and i m using vi sim in jiofi but after some time my device suddenly locked it seems invelid sim, please help me…
try flashing the device once again. If that doesn’twork. reinstall original firmware.
waiting for any device
What do you mean Rihan? please be more specific.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-unlocking-jiofi-3-jmr540-jmr541-for-all-networks.4285551/
Used above trick(Same as you given above) to unlock & it worked for me.
After around 10-15 days it get locked again.
Is the ROM in above link & ROM given by you are same? or Different?
The ROM is same. I heard this the first time that it gets updated again. Don’t use SD card and it should not update itself to stock ROM. I’m trying to debug the issue and will get back to you again.
hi, thanks a lot, it works to my jio jmr541,
but unfortunately the device updated again and locked and i unlocked it again,
is there any way to disable auto update on jio jmr541?
The ROM is same. I heard this the first time that it gets updated again. Don’t use SD card and it should not update itself to stock ROM. I’m trying to debug the issue and will get back to you again.
hi,
today my jio jmr541 updated and locked again :(, and unfortunately, I could not unlock it this time, when i execute fastboot erase system command , i get
erasing ‘system’… FAILED (remote: Image is locked) message 😐 🙁
I’m looking into the issue. I’ll run some tests and will let you know via email! Thanks for reporting the issue.
im also facing same issue. Get locked today. Please help me
Hey guys, it seems now the manufacturer has rolled out an update with the sole intention of relocking the device. Sadly there’s no solution to fix the issue as of now. I’ll let you know once I find a way to crack this again. Apologies to everyone.
My device also locked today please help
Hey guys, it seems now the manufacturer has rolled out an update with the sole intention of relocking the device. Sadly there’s no solution to fix the issue as of now. I’ll let you know once I find a way to crack this again. Apologies to everyone.
i don’t use SD card,
please let me know if you find a way,
thanks again.
Hi, I have JioFi JDR740 (Dongle). Please help me to unlock this device for other sims.
I’ll let you know soon.
I have jio fi m2s unlocked other sim software and help
Sorry I didn’t get you. Elaborate. Currently there’s no solution for unlocking JioFi M2S
Please provide method for Jiofi 4.
Help me with model number. Is it JMR 1140?
help me in my jmr 1140 there is only red and blue light is blinking and going into loop there is no green light what to do pls help
Hi device gets locked again after some days, please suggest something, when tried to unlock again it says image is locked,
Can u please advise on this asap,
My mail id [email protected] thanks a lot bro
while erasing system, FAILED (remote: Image is locked)
this comment is coming
how to solve this
The new update has been rolled out which prevents unlocking JioFi JMR 540 and 541 devices. The same causes this issue. Will let you know when there’s a fix!
Pls solve asap
I’m trying!
FAILED (remote: Image is locked)
Did you choose the right firmware file?
erasing ‘recoveryfs’…
FAILED (remote: Image is locked)
finished. total time: -0.000s
I think your stupid tricks worked in your dream land.
Prove me wrong else
suck my dick.Listen bro! Chill. I had written this article long time ago. Now the Jiofi firmware is updated. This method may not work. I you hate me so much, let me tell you I didn’t invite you to read this article. I’m a blogger who writes what I find useful. Mind your words. Aapke shabd aapke charitra ka darpan hai.!
Heyy bro im waiting so long for u to crack the jiofi password ..plz do it fastt..and can u open a telegram group to update about the same ..
Almost done. Posting another article soon.
Thanks bro really waiting for this
bhai jio fi 5 JMR814 ko kse unlock kre???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Almost there.. I’d be posting a new tutorial that would work on JioFi JMR 814
unable to unlock jiofijmr541
FAILED: (remote: Image is locked) issue while erasing/flashing image
can u help please any hope
Bro please guide me to unlock jiofi JMR1040