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Launch X-prog5 Update Simos 18.1 Data Cloning Function

Launch X431 released new immobilizer software on October 20th, 2026.   SOFTWARE UPDATE BY VEHICLE MODELS Applied to   Launch X431 IMMO Plus /   IMMO Elite / IMMO PAD/ PAD series + IMMO software. BRAND VERSION FUNCTION Nissan V11.26 Added IMMO password reading (by chip removal), key matching, and body control module (HFM) replacement functions for the 2025 Nissan Kicks. MG (SAIC) V10.30 Added key matching function for MG4X. Added key matching, alcohol interlock deactivation and alcohol interlock activation functions for MG S6 EV. JAC V10.50 Added key matching functions for JAC Refine RF8, Refine RH8 PHEV, Yiwei 3, QX PHEV, Xingrui Series 7, pickup T8 PRO, and pickup T9 EV. Saab V10.20 Added key matching function for Saab 9-2. Added key adding and all-keys-lost matching functions for Saab 9-7. Added IMMO matching functions for Saab 9-3, 9-5 (1997-2010), and 9-5 Sport (2003-2012).   VEHICLE-MODEL SOFTWARE REQUIRING   Launch X-PROG5   HARDWARE BRAND VERSION FUN...
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Launch X-prog5 Adds Ford Renault RH850 Reading Function

Launch X-prog5   programmer released new software version V10.75 in October 2026. V10.75 Added RH850 series chip read function for anti-theft Immobilizer related modules of Renault, Nissan, Jeep, Ford, etc. The chips include R7F7010193, R7F7010253, R7F7010563, R7F701056 and other models. Added RH850 series chip read-write function for body modules of GM vehicle series. X-prog5 now will read Renault/Nissan HFM module data to program keys.  

Launch X-prog5 Update MDG1 ECU Unlocking Function

  Launch X431 released a big IMMO software update on September 21st, 2026. Adds 2020.06- BMW B48 B58 MDG1 ECU unlocking on bench mode. Adds some other 2021+ MDG1 ECU unlocking in boot mode Adds Simos 18.x ECU cloning function. … Check updated functions and supported devices below: Functions Supported Devices Added RH850 series chip read function for anti-theft related modules of Renault, Nissan, Jeep, Ford, etc. The chips include R7F7010193, R7F7010253, R7F7010563, R7F701056 and other models. Launch X-prog5 Added RH850 series chip read-write function for body modules of GM vehicle series. Added ECU BOOT mode read-write function for 2 ECUs including Volkswagen MG1CS031 H80(Locked), MG1CS111 H80(Locked) TC298. Added ECU BOOT mode read-write function for MD1CS089(Locked) TC299. Added Fiat MB91 anti-theft data parsing function and updated read-write functions of other chips. Launch X-prog5/   X-prog3 PC Adapter /   Launch X431 ECU programmer Added ECU BENCH mode read-write fu...

Launch Smartlink C V4 vs Smartlink C V2

Launch X431 released new generation Smartlink C V4 VCI. What’s the difference between Smartlink C V4 and Smartlink C V2?   Check the table comparison below: SmartLink C V2 SmartLink C V4 CPU Single-core 528MHz dual-core 1.7G Working Voltage DC 9V ~ 36V DC 8V ~ 36V Screen 3.95 inches, 320*480 5 inches, 1280*720 RAM 256M 1G Storage 8G 8G Communication Local Diagnosis: WIFI/BT/USB SmartLink Remote Diagnosis: Wi‑Fi / Wired Local Diagnosis: WIFI/BT/USB SmartLink Remote Diagnosis: Wi‑Fi / Wired WIFI WIFI 5 WIFI 6 Bluetooth BT4.2 BT5.0 I/O DB15 male, USB-B, RJ45, DC IN DB15 female, USB-B, RJ45, DC IN Working Temperature 0℃ ~ 50℃ 0℃ ~ 50℃ Size 200*47*110mm 187.6*32.8*106mm Weight 0.55kg 0.35kg   The Launch Smartlink C V4 VCI comes with upgrades to both its software and hardware. 1. Hardware Performance Upgrade Connector Performance Leap: The ...

Launch Prog5 Update Renault Nissan HFM IMMO Function

Important Update for   Launch X431 IMMO   Software and   Launch X-PROG5 ! Discover the latest features and update your software now to maximize your diagnostic capabilities.   IMMO Software Update BRAND FUNCTION VERSION SUPPORTED MODELS Renault 1. All models support one-click key programming. 2. Added online gateway-unlock function for Renault Captur II smart-card keys and 15 other models (2020 onwards). 3. Added OBD all-keys-lost (AKL) function for Captur II and 15 other models. 4. Added key OBD all-keys-lost (AKL) function for Kwid (2022-) and 13 other models. V10.61 See Function section for details. Mercedes-Benz Added one-click key programming function. V10.70 All Mercedes-Benz models (up to 2014)   Function Update of Launch X-prog5 BRAND FUNCTION VERSION SUPPORTED MODELS IMMO PROG Simos18.1 engine ECU (ECM) boot-mode read/write & cloning. V10.26 VW / Audi / Porsche engines above 1.8T (2014-2018) Fiat Body Control Module (BCM) chip read/write for Fujitsu...