Thursday, June 2, 2016

Robi : Convert 2G sim to 3G for Robi Prepaid number | Activate Robi 3G pack from main balance


To convert Robi 2G sim into 3G sim :

  1. From your prepaid Robi mobile number, dial the ussd code *666*1# to activate 3G in your Rubi sim
  2. Ensure that you have enough talk time balance
  3. Dial *8444# and press call button
  4. A list of 3G Internet packs will be displayed. Choose your desired 3G pack and activate the pack

To deactivate 3G in Robi :

  1. To deactivate 3G signal in Robi, dial *666*2# from your Robi mobile phone.
  2. You can also switch to GSM or 2G only mode if you are using smartphones

To check Robi internet data balance :

  1. To check the 3G and 2G internet data balance in your Robi sim card, dial *8444*88# from your Robi mobile phone

Du mobile Dubai: Find PUK code & Reset PIN number solution

Du mobile sim will be locked if the pin code is entered 3 times wrongly and the phone will ask for du PUK code to unlock the sim and reset new pin number.



Remember that PUK code cannot be generated by any downloaded software. So be aware to avoid unnecessary blocking of your SIM card because of incorrect PUK code attempts.

Du allows the users to view the PUK code through online, through customer helpline, etc. So do not assume your PUK or try more than two times, which will lead to permanent blocking of Du sim card

If it is already locked, try the following procedure.

→Get PUK code from Du welcome mail package :


The du puk code for your SIM card will be printed in the mail or card package that was provided at the time of purchase of your Du SIM card. If you do not have this card please go to another method.

→To get Du PUK code From Helpline


  • From another Du prepaid or postpaid mobile number, call to the customer care number 155
  • From other network or land line call 800 155
  • From other country , call +971 55 5678 155
Speak with the Du customer care executive and request for PUK code
The customer care person will ask for basic details like Name, Date of Birth, Nationality to verify your details and provide you the PUK code.

Enter the PUK code in your phone and set a new four digit PIN number.

You can also contact official twitter account @dutweets, if you have twitter user name. 




If you are using smart phones, try to avoid using PIN code password for SIM card .Better use some App locking application like Applock360 security .You can download them from Google play store for free of cost.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Windows 10: To stop automatic update, download in Windows 10 while using wifi, mobile hotspot internet


Windows 10 OS has very less control over the user to disable automatic download through direct option. It would be a big disadvantage for those who uses mobile Internet in Windows 10 laptop , using Mobile hotspot option, Wifi tethering, USB tethering or blue tooth tethering option.

To stop automatic download in Windows 10 in wifi connection :

  1. After connecting the wifi network, Go to Network settings that can be selected by clicking on Wi-fi symbol in traybar
  2. Now select Advanced options in Wi-fi settings
  3. Enable metered connection as ON. If metered connection is set ON , then the system will not download security updates, software updates etc.
  4. One more setting is , open services.msc from search bar and disable the Windows update services