TweakWare VPN - Use MTN BBLITE, Etisalat Social Pak and 2go 3GB Data Easily on Android

We've seen a gradual transition from the era of imei tweaking to the era of using Virtual Private Networks (VPN) over the months in other to enjoy relatively cheap/free internet access on our smartphone.

Different VPN apps like SimpleAndroidServer, PsiphonHandler, OpenVPN and more came to the rescue and each had it own uniqueness despite the fact that they all work for the same purpose.

Due to the little configurations/settings involved in setting up each of these VPN apps, a lot of lazy people have been ranting about and most don't seem to get it right.

Tweakware VPN has come to save you the hassles of proxies, ports, and injection bla bla bla as it comes pre-configured with settings for the MTN Unlimited #70 Daily plan and Etisalat Social pak with #50. All you need to do is to make the right selections and you should be up an running in a matter of a few minutes.

How to Set-up TweakWare VPN to work with MTN BBLITE Unlimited Plan or Etisalat Social pak

• Subscribe to the BBLITE plan of your choice; *216*7# for daily plan @ #70, *216*8# for weekly plan @ #350 or *216*9# for monthly plan @ #1000

OR

• Subscribe to Etisalat Chat pak with *200*3*3*1*1# @ #50 or *200*3*3*2*1*1# for the Social pak @ #100 only.

• Download and Install tweakware VPN from HERE | 700kb
• Lauch tweakware VPN and tap on the options button located at the top right corner of your screen
• Select settings from the screen and tap on Bundled Settings

• Tick the "Use Bundled Settings" options and select MTN BIS 1 or Etisalat Chat Pack under the "Select Bundle Option"
• Go back a step and click on Network Settings
• Then tick Enable keep alive under Connection Settings
• Set keep alive interval and keep alive timeout to 5
• Go back to the home page and click connect! Then wait a few seconds and Voila!

How to Set-up tweakware VPN for 2go 3GB data

• Download and Install Tweakware VPN from HERE | 700kb
• Launch tweakware VPN and select settings from the option menu
• Go to Network settings
• Check the Connect via HTTP Proxy box under Proxy Settings
• Proxy host: 10.199.212.2
• Port: 8080

• Check Enable Proxy Tweaks box
• Open Proxy Tweaks Menu and set as below;

1. ♦ tick Apply Injection Query box
2. ♦ injection full URL: http://wap.2go.im/home.php
3. ♦ injection host: wap.2go.im
4. ♦ Injection line break: rn:4
5. ♦ Go back and connect!

After you must have click on connect, Wait a few seconds for handshake and authentication to be successful and you should be connected not long afterwards.

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How To Bypass Speed Throttling On Etisalat Chat / Social Me Pak

So you've already started enjoying the Etisalat chat/social me pak tweak posted a few days back but it seems like the connection is utterly slow on some days?

We've got a fix for you, it only requires you a few minutes to get the tweak blazing at full speed without any speed restrictions whatsoever.

• Read: Etisalat Unlimited Browsing with Chat/Social Pak
• Also: MTN Unlimited Browsing @ #70 Daily

Here's what I discovered;

After the first day of successful subscription, I used to the line for a few minutes and then this message came (see screenshot below)

Afterwards, the speed became slow, so slow it took almost a minute to open a simple html page and the only thing that seems not to be affected was Instant Messaging apps as they require only a few bytes to connect.

But I actually noticed this other message too after a few hours (see screenshot below)

So the next day, I scheduled a task to download at exactly 5:15am with ADM; my motive was to get the Speed throttling notification message before the Pack expiration message and it worked out successfully.

On that day, there was no speed restrictions whatsoever, the speed ranged between 1.2MB - 2MB per second in my location so I downloaded most files I needed with ease.

Since then, it has become a daily routine and I have been blazing my Etisalat Social Me pak unlimitedly without limits. 😌

The FIX

Download Advance Download Manager from playstore and plan a large file download to start between 5-6am and if you get the speed throttle message before the pack expiration message, you're good to go. Else, it's another speed limit day for you!

Do you have an alternate method you use in bypassing the speed throttle? Kindly share with us with in the comments box below!

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Unlimited Browsing/Downloading With Etisalat Chatpak/Social Me pak Plan Using Psiphon Handler on Android

Firstly, I'll like to apologize for not posting it earlier. I was doing a test-run on the plan to know how long it lasts before posting it here but now that it seems like it doesn't have an expiry date, I will love you to join me in enjoying the Cheapest plan ever from Nigeria ISPs.

Am talking about the Etisalat Smartpak plans which is categorically a plan that is dedicated to offer Internet access to selected applications. The plan which is sub-categorized in the Chatpak and SocialMe pak is what I have been using for close to a month now on my Android device.

>> To start enjoying the tweak with me, you may need to get a new Etisalat sim card as it will only be recharged once cos subsequent recharges may be deducted almost immediately for renewal of the plan.

>> After you have purchased and registered the sim, recharge your line with #100 and subscribe to the plan of your choice;

• For Chatpak: dial *200*3*3*1*1# for #50 only
• For SocialMe pak: dial *200*3*3*2*1*1# for #100 only (Preferred)

>> Now Download PsiphonHandler88 UI from HERE

>> Launch your Psiphon Handler and configure as stated below:

• Tick remove port
• Select Real Host under Proxy type option
• Input mobile.facebook.com under Proxy server
• Input 194.83.240.11 under Real proxy server
• Input 8080 under Real proxy port

>> Now click on Save when you are done and you will see a popup asking if you want to tunnel whole device; Click on Tunnel whole device.

>> You will then receive another pop-up asking if you trust the application, tick the appropriate box and accept else it won't work.

>> You will then be presented with another interface; Click on the Options tab and select United States or United Kingdom as your region.

>> Now click on More options and configure as indicated below;

• Click vibrate (to know when you're connected or disconnected)
• Click on Connect through an HTTP proxy
• Click on Use the following settings
• Input 194.83.240.11 as your Host Address
• Input 8080 as your port

Now hit the back button and click on Start. After starting the PsiphonHandler, wait a few minutes and it would connect. You can confirm this with the vibration or the key that will be displayed beside p in your status bar.

NOTE

• You only have to subscribe to any pak once, you can then use it till Etisalat stops it. As for me, it's been over 3 weeks since I've been using mine now 😀
• You may get messages about speed throttling and expiration, just ignore and keep surfing. Speed in my location is about 2MB/s and am okay with it.

Drop your comments and testimonies below. Happy Surfing!

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Must Read: NCCs New Sim Replacement Regulations [Now Tightened]

The Nigerian Communication Commission has issued out a new set of guidelines that must be followed before a sim replacement can be carried out successfully.

The guidelines which are intented to set a standard for the replacement of stolen, damaged or faulty cards were made available a week ago in a bid to curb unauthorized sim replacements. Below are the new guidelines/regulations.

• Any SIM to be replaced must have been registered in accordance with the Registration of Telephone Subscribers Regulation 2011.

• Also, any subscriber, wishing to replace a SIM card must be present in person or authorise a proxy with a Letter of Authority. An exception to this is made for those replacing their SIM card through a secured online portal.

• In addition, a subscriber must present a valid photo identification such as driver’s licence, national identification card, voter card or an identification letter from a traditional ruler and religious leader.

• A subscriber is also required to present the SIM pack or other evidence of direct purchase/ownership of the SIM card in question and where that is not available, an affidavit, attesting to the ownership and loss of the SIM, must be provided.

• A proxy will be required to provide an affidavit deposed to by the owner of the SIM, copy of the deposed subscriber’s means of identification and valid photo identification of the proxy. The proxy shall be required to fill the standard form.

• The network service provider must carry out a quarterly audit of SIM replacement transactions carried out by both its staff and agents and a report forwarded to the commission. All service providers must keep a register of all SIM replacements underneath undertaken for 12 months.

• Online SIM replacement can be carried out either through the NSP’s secured website or self-service terminal. The NSP shall create on its secured website a platform where subscribers can log in to carry out SIM replacement and PIN issued by the service provider.

• The subscriber will however be required to purchase a new SIM card to which the Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number of the old SIM card would be transferred.

I think it's high time the security of our sims is taken paramount as going through all this to get back a damaged or stolen sim can tend to be a little bit tedious.

What's your view on this new guidelines, too harsh or just perfect? Hit the comments box!

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Updated: Best Internet Data Plans For Smartphones in 2015

The competition is really getting hotter from our ISPs and this is giving me great joy as I believe data plans would soon be very cheap and affordable for the masses.

As a student, getting an alert about data bundle expiry really saddens me as that means extra savings from allowances. Sometimes when it's not just possible to get the subscription funds, you'll just have to stay without the internet which can be very boring.

In this post, we have compiled a list that's suites the average Nigerian internet user. With data plans at pocket friendly prices compared to the exuberant prices charged by our ISPs in the past months.

Best Internet Data Plans For Smartphones

• Airtel 1GB for #1,000 

After the release of thier double Android data, which gives 4GB at #2,000. Airtel NG was forced to come up with a cheaper data plan so as not to be overthrown by thier competitors and that's when this plan got released. The plan gives it's subscribers 1GB of data for #1,000 which is equivalent to over 1MB/Naira. You can subscribe to this plan by dialing *141*1*3*1#

Read: Airtel 4GB Android plan for #2,000

• Etisalat 1GB for #1,000 and 2GB for #2,000

Like I said earlier, the competition is getting hotter! It's now evident our ISPs are trailing each other, I really pity those who still purchase the 260MB data plan for #1,000 as that's just a NO for me. This Etisalat data plan comes in two variants, you choose the one you can afford based on the price and the data cap. The 1GB data is sold at #1,000 while 2GB is sold at #2,000. Both plans last for 3odays.

To subscribe to the 1GB for #1,000 plan, dial *229*2*7#

To subscribe to the 2GB for #2,000 plan, dial *229*2*8#

Also read: Etisalat Easy Life 4.0 Limited Edition; Calls at 11k/s

• MTN 2015MB BetterMe Bundle for #2,015

This plan was launched very early this year and a lot of people have really benefited from using this plan. The plan is even what MTN uses to promote most new devices from thier partners. At 1MB/Naira flat, you can enjoy browse/download/stream confidently for 30days. This is way much better than the 260MB plan for #1,000.

To subscribe to this plan, dial *123*4*3*1# or send "SPB" to 131.

Also Read: MTN 2go 2months data plan

• GLO 4.5GB for #2,500

To me, the plan is kind of expensive in terms of affordability for an average internet user, but it's really worth the price though as the data can be used day and night for one month. At least, it's a greater choice than the 350MB for #1,000 plan.

To subscribe to this plan, dial *127*58#

Also read: GLO Gbam+; Cheapest Tariff Plan from GLO

With the above, we think we have covered what we consider the cheapest and most affordable data plans across all our ISPs in Nigeria. Kindly bear in mind that this list will always be updated from time to time as we hope for cheaper data plans in the future.

In case you were wondering why the GLO and MTN bis plans were not included, it's because they require additional settings/apps for them to work on other devices apart from that which the plans were created for. Happy surfing!

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Etisalat EasyLife 4.0 Limited Edition - Calls are Now 11k/s

Etisalat EasyLife 4.0 is here and so far is the best plan you can get from Etisalat in terms of voice calls. The plan allows you to make voice calls at a flat rate of 11k/s to all Nigerian networks with a daily access fee of N5 Only

Benefits of The EasyLife 4.0 Limited Edition

• enjoy calls at 11 kobo per second to all local networks from the very first second with only a ₦5 daily access fee.
• call at 20k per second to 4 international destinations (UK landlines, USA, China and India).
• enjoy free incoming calls while roaming on selected networks in 6 countries which are UK(Vodacom),U.S.A(T-mobile), UAE(Etisalat), South Africa(Vodacom), Saudi Arabia(Mobily), and Netherlands(KPN)

How To Migrate to EasyLife 4.0 Limited Edition Package

Migration to this plan is free and can be done by dialing *420*1# or Sending 1 to 420 by SMS. to confirm your package, dial *244*3#

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Introducing Latest Etisalat Data Plan that Gives 2GB for #2000

Just of recent, Etisalat Nigeria announced the arrival of a new data plan which gives 2 gigabyte of data for Two thousand Naira only

Speaking out of sincerity, I think this is so far the best data plan you can get from Etisalat. I think Etisalat is loosing customers and this is one good plan to bring back more customers for the ISP.

 How to Subscribe to this Plan?

 To subscribe for this plan, simply recharge your line with the sum of #2,000 and dial *229*2*8# and you will get a data allocation of 2GB that will last you for one month.

What's your take on this plan, won't you rock it? this is even better than buying a data plan from an SME reseller and the data works on all devices.

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List Of All Nigerian Network's SMS Centre Numbers - Solution to SMS Failure

It's a very frustrating experience; when you get a "Message failed to send" error on your phone and you're wondering what the problem really is. Just before you disturb your customer care lines, make sure you have checked if your SMS center number is correct as this is usually one of the main reason why your message failed to send.

How do I correct this?

Correcting this is quite very easy, Just locate the settings for your SMS center number; This can be found under your SMS Settings and verify if it's correct. In this post, I'll be providing you with SMS center settings of the four major Nigerian network providers, viz: Airtel, Etisalat, GLO and MTN.

• Read: Best Internet Data Plans for All Devices

SMS Center Number For Airtel Nigeria

Center Name: Airtel

Center Number: +2348020000009

SMS Center Number for Etisalat Nigeria

 Center Name: Etisalat

Center Number: +2348090001518

SMS Center Number for Globacom Nigeria

 Center Name: Glo

Center Number: +2348050001501

SMS Center Number for MTN Nigeria

 Center Name: MTN

Center Number: +234803000000

 If your message failed to send as a result of SMS Center number, Replace your old SMS center numbers with the one provided above and then try resending. If this does not solve your SMS failure then Check if you have enough balance to send SMS on your Mobile. If this option still doesn't solve your SMS failure then proceed to call you customer care.

Hope you found this info useful?

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