Original Launch X-431 OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tools

  List the differences among Launch X431 PAD series scanners: X431 Pad III, X431 Pad V and X431 PAD VII. X431 Pad III X431 Pad V X431 PAD VII Image Configuration Display 10.1″/IPS 1920*1200 10.1″/IPS 1920*1200 13.3″/1920*1080 IPS CPU 2.0GHz Octa-core 2.0GHz Octa-core 2.0GHz Octa-core Memory 2GB 4GB 8GB Storage 64GB 64GB 256GB Camera 8MP Rear+2MB front 13MP Rear+8MB front 13MP Rear+8MB front VCI Connector OBScar IV Smartbox 3.0 Smartlink C VCI Connection Bluetooth 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi Battery 1500mAh 9360mAh 71.1Wh(=19000mAh) Adjustable Supporting holder Yes Yes Yes IP65 waterproof & dustproof Yes Yes Quick charge technology Yes Yes Charging station Yes Push Pushi design Size (mm) 317*202*53 320*211*46 353*236*71 Features Operating System Android 5.1.1 Android 7.1 Android 9.0 Full system diagnosis Yes Yes Yes OBDII full function Yes Yes Yes Tech-to-tech remote diagnosis Yes Yes Yes Smartlink remote diagnosis Yes Auto Vin Identification Yes Yes ...

If your  Launch X431 PAD III / PAD V  online programming functions are missing, here is the instructions on how to enable it. One of our UK customer have prepared some files that update system apps on tablet and install Nord VPN directly on tablet. And below instructions on how to activate online functionality. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1O8j03iFzBavDhvvhdC9twEYUuTwED8xh Unlock online programming operation First click on the “ES File Explorer” file manager Follow the path below: Path: cnlaunch\X431PADIII\assets\StdCfg.ini Open StdCfg.ini (ES Note Editor or HTML Viewer available) Find OnlineFlash and Flash Change OnlineFlash=0 to OnlineFlash=1 Change Flash=0 to Flash=1 Note: Do not change the original number of lines, and do not change other...

The diagnostic method on  Launch X431 PAD 3  is different for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles (gasoline and diesel). The possible communication can be: WiFi, Bluetooth and USB cable. Passenger vehicles: X-431 PAD III tablet supports 2 communication methods with the VCI connector: wireless Bluetooth and USB cable. You may choose any one of the methods to diagnose a vehicle. *Notes: While using the diagnosis via Bluetooth, the VCI connector should be paired with the tablet. If no Bluetooth setting is done before diagnostic software is launched, you can also configure it while using the software. To obtain stable communication, you are strongly recommended to perform the vehicle diagnosis via USB cable. In this case, the USB cable is required to connect the VCI connector and the tablet. Communication via Bluetooth: There are two kinds of ways available for the tablet III to pair with the VCI connector. Connect one end of the USB cable (optional) to the Mini USB port of...

Tutorial: Mercedes- Benz 722.9 Gearbox Online Programming using Launch X431 PAD III diagnostic tablet. Supported Mercedes models: E, E, C, SL, M, B,A, CL series 280 ECU programming from Benz main system before year 2013 and  part of year 2014. Model tested: Mercedes W221 S280/300L Preparation for programming: Launch X431 PAD III  main unit, connector, Pad III standard configuration USB cable Programming precaution: 1.Keep the vehicle voltage stable at 13-14V 2. The programming process don’t operate any vehicle electrical equipment 3. Don’t sit in the car when programming 4. Don’t start the engine and only open the ignition switch was ok 5. In order to ensure the speed and stability of programming.  It was recommended to connect X-431 PAD III standard USB cable to do programming. Programming process: Select “Local Diagnostic”->Select Benz->Control module programming->corresponding system->Online download programming files (connect WiFi, login on account)->Pe...