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Hi guys and girls.
Have had my Vodafone dongle used on my laptop for 2 and a half years without any problems.
Installed Lion last night and now the dongle does not work. Tried downloading the latest K3520 software from Vodafone's website but says it is incompatible. Have loaded the OLD Vodafone dongle software and still can't get a connection.
LM2
Me too. Can't install the software form the dongle as it says I need to upgrade my version of Mac OS !!!
I'd be interested in any suggestions.
Thanks
I've been in touch with Vodafone and they take you to this site...
By the sound of it you've already been there and had exactly the same experience.
They say they are going to ring me back but as far as I can see they need to update their software OR I have to reinstall Snow Leopard to get back my mobile internet connection.
lm2
I went to the same site (same link), downloaded the 'latest' version of the software and got exactly the same result as I did when I ran the installation from the dongle - 'Installation failed. Please upgrade to a newer version of Mac OS.
I had the same problem. I ran the uninstaller that pops up in a window when you connect the dongle. Then reinstalled the software rebooted and hey presto it's working again.
I also went to the sites that are being mentioned with later version of the software that doesn't work. Luckily it wasn't needed.
Yep I have had the same problem, but will try antm's remedy and let you know how I got on!
Hi everyone, just spoken to Vodafone support who eventually acknowledged that they needed to release a new version of the dongle software that is compatible with Mac OS X Lion. Apparently their Techies are working on it, but they couldn't give me a release date, just told me to check back at the 'latest software' page of their website in the next few days for an updated version.
Hi Reg,
As promised Vodafone rang me back and gave me the same answer as you did. What amazes me is that Adobe obviously had pre-tested Lion OSX as I had Java scripts to download to update my CS5 software which works.
However, Vodafone were pre-warned as you may have read on their business website that they would have to update their software but seem to have ignored the advice or Apple did not give them Lion to be able to test.
Seems I now have a useless dongle and have to wait however many days for a new software update for something that should have been planned for many weeks ago.
I'll give it a week and if no update on the site then I'll find another provider. We can keep each other posted by using this thread to keep up to date.
All the best,
lm2
Definitely LM2. I'll post if I get any info.
Have a good weekend in the meantime.
Reg
Well, top marks to Vodafone. I've been down in Cornwall this weekend and upon my return they've already written a temporary software update and it works...
lm2
Whooo hooo - thanks LM2 for posting. Just downloading now.
Reg
Unfortunately, Vodafone's solution didn't work for me.
However, I stumbled across this posting (http://xeonwales.blogspot.com/2011/07/mobile-broadband-set-up-on-osx-107.html). I realise that any solution is not always of general application, but this one worked for me even though the blogger is on T-mobile and I am on Vodafone.
Anyway, it's something else to try for those are not having much joy in resolving this issue.
Mark
Hello londonman2 and Markymark1
your links are not active anymore.
Are you still using Huawei E169 (E169G, E169V, K3520)?
I have Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10 and would like to use it with this OS.
I searched some solution almost everywhere.
Here is nice info...
http://www.3g-modem-wiki.com/page/Huawei+E169+(E169G,+E169V,+K3520)
Hi dayslypper.
I'm not using a dongle anymore from Vodafone. I believe they did have an update all those years ago for the software on their website though.
lm2
Vodafone K3520 dongle not working with LION.
