How to Activate Cheap Etisalat Data Plan - N1000 for 1GB

We are currently moving towards an era in our dear country Nigeria where internet data will be so cheap you won't even know you're paying for it. To achieve this all network providers are coming up with ways to provide cheap data services and Etisalat, known to be the best internet service provider in Nigeria, has come up with ways to serve its customers better. They made available a set of cheap data plans which you can make use of on your Smartphones, Computers, Tablets for as low as N1000 and N2000 for 1GB and 2GB data cap respectively.


Follow the below simple steps to activate any of the plans.

To Activate Etisalat N1000 for 1GB Data Plan

Simply dial *229*2*7# and N1000 would be deducted in exchange for 1GB internet data plan.

To Activate Etisalat N2000 for 2GB Data Plan

Just like the plan above, simply dial *229*2*8# on your phone and get 2GB data for N2000 only.

Note that both plans have a validity period of 30 days. And to check your data balance on Etisalat, all you need do is dial *228#.

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How to Browse MTN BIS on Android & PC Using Simple Server, XT181 & TunnelGuru

MTN rocks flawlessly with Simple Server and XT181. If you have huge files to download like season movies, OS etc, then you can use MTN BB10 Package as it is unlimited with Simple Server. Though this has been around for a while now, it still doesn't look like its going anywhere anytime soon. So why not board the train now and enjoy this cool browsing cheat while it lasts.

For XT181 Configuration on PC

1. Download this file called XT here
2. Extract it into a folder
3. Click on the app>>>Click on listen
4. Then go to your browser >>Tools>>>Option>>Advance>>>Network and click on settings
5. Choose manual  proxy configuration settings and use this ip address 127.0.0.1 Port:8080
6. Save
7. Connect your modem

How to Get SS working on PC

1. Download simple server
2. Extract the downloaded file and open the extracted file folder, click on the ‘Simpler Servers.exe and run the application.
3. Load #100 on your MTN line and send BBMIDID to 21600, when activated slot the SIM into your modem >>Connect it to your PC then After receiving the welcome to Mtn Bis message, Go to setting on your Modem and configure your  APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net, Password & username: web >> Also configure your browser and IDM to 127.0.0.1 port 8080 
4. Open your browser and start surfing and downloading.

How to get it Working on Android

1. Download Android simple server app here. 
2.  Install it on your Android
3. Create New APN settings On Your Phone As Follows..
4. Proxy: 127.0.0.1
5. Port: 8080
6. APN: Web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
7. Save And Activate it, set ss your default settings.

Go to simple server and configure the settings:

Proxy host: 10.199.212.2
Proxy Port: 8080
Injection Method: get
Injection querry/url: http://web.blackberry.com
Injection Host: web.blackberry.com
Injection line: press your enter key 4 times
Log level: debug
Close the settings and click the connect button. 

How to Get it Working Using TunnelGuru

1. Download TunnelGuru here.
2. Make sure you have  Java runtime on your computer, or download it here 
3. sign up for an account  here if you are a new user or login as an old user.
4. Run the downloaded TunnelGuru and use the setup below.

Server: Select Demo (If you are a free user)
Rport: 80
Lport: 0
User name: Input your registered tunnelguru user name
Password: Input your registered tunnelguru password
Protocol: TCP
Header: host.web.blackberry.com
Tick on Use Proxy, and make sure that you input 10.199.212.2:8080

For Premium Users, use German or UK as your location 

Go to your browser tools >> Option >> Advance >> Network >> Settings >> Then tick
on NO Proxy. Then Save your settings and start browsing freely.
Connnect your modem and set your APN to : web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Password and username: web
Connect and start surfing with your BBCDay on PC.

Note: Free users are limited to only 150MB per day, so if you wanna enjoy this, upgrade. But test it first before you upgrade your account.

That is all that is about it. Goodluck!

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How to Root the Gionee Marathon M3 with iRoot

I've came across lots of complains people make when it comes to rooting the Gionee Marathon M3 but i can assure you, when you finally root this baby, you get full access to all the wonders M3 can offer. After a long internet search, i finally came across an easy and safer way to root the Gionee Marathon M3.

Things You'll Need

• iRoot Software
• Computer / PC

• Gionee USB Drivers

Step 1

Download the iRoot rooting tool from the iRoot official website http://www.iroot.com Remember to download the PC version. Double-click on the iRoot setup file and follow the on-screen installation instructions. This will install the tool on your computer.

Note: You can also download the APK app from the website and use directly, but this write-up is about the PC version.

Step 2

Download and install the Gionee USB drivers on your computer. It’ll help your computer to recognize your Gionee device. You can download that from http://androidmtk.com/download-gionee-usb-drivers

Step 3

Enable the USB debugging option on your device. To do that, launch Menu on your device and tap on Settings. Scroll down to Developer options and tap on it. Checkmark the box that says USB debugging.

Step 4

Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 5

Launch te just installed iRoot application on your PC. Click on Root in the tool and wait for it to root your device. When the rooting process is complete, you'll be notified.

Viola, your Gionee Marathon M3 is now rooted and ready to serve.

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