Ensure the SIM card gold contacts face downward.
You should see output like ID 19d2:0031 ZTE WCDMA Technologies MSM . zte mf180 driver install
| Issue | Possible Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Loose connection, USB port issue, or driver conflict | Try a different USB port, reinstall drivers, or check Device Manager for errors | | Installation Doesn't Start | System's Autorun feature disabled | Manually run Install.exe from the virtual CD-ROM drive in My Computer/This PC | | Drivers Not Installing Correctly | Interrupted installation or corrupted driver files | Uninstall existing drivers, reboot, and try the installation process again. Use Device Manager to manually update drivers if necessary | | Connection Manager Not Working | Software conflict or corrupted installation | Reinstall the ZTE Connection Manager. Consider using a third-party dial-up tool as a workaround | | Linux Modem Not Switching Mode | The eject command didn't work | Try the advanced AT command method (e.g., AT+ZCDRUN=8 or AT+ZCDRUN=E ) using screen on the /dev/ttyUSB2 port | Ensure the SIM card gold contacts face downward
Click and select the folder where you extracted the downloaded driver files. Use Device Manager to manually update drivers if
Repeat this process for any other yellow exclamation marks associated with the modem (the device uses multiple virtual ports for diagnostics, NMEA data, and modem functions). Troubleshooting Common ZTE MF180 Errors 1. Device Not Detected (No Lights on Modem)