What's New: Software Upgrades

Release Month
July
Release Day
10
Release Year
2024

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.20

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.20 update includes more model year 2024 coverage and ADAS calibrations with 3,500 new special tests and system applications.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2024 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • BMW – 228i Gran Coupe (F44), 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (F44), 230i (G42), 230i xDrive (G42), 330e (G20), 330e xDrive (G20), 330i (G20), 330i xDrive (G20), 430i (G22/G23), 430i Gran Coupe (G26), 430i xDrive (G22/G23), 430i xDrive Gran Coupe (G26), 740i (G70), 750e xDrive (G70), 760i xDrive (G70), 840i (G14/G15), 840i Gran Coupe (G16), 840i xDrive (G14/G15), 840i xDrive Gran Coupe (G16), Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16)
    • Mazda – MX5 Miata
    • Mini – Cooper (F55/F56/F57), Cooper (F56), Cooper (F56/F57), Cooper Clubman (F54), Cooper Countryman (F60)
    • Volvo – C40 Recharge, S60, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V60 Cross Country, XC40, XC40 Recharge, XC60, XC90
  • ADAS** – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2017-2023 Coverage
      • Genesis* – G90 (2017-2022) (HKRU subscription only
      • Mitsubishi – Outlander PHEV
      • Volvo – all remaining models
    • 2024 Coverage

      • BMW – All Models (all functions except Forward Camera)
      • Hyundai* – Palisade (HKRU subscription only)
      • Kia* – Seltos (HKRU subscription only)
      • Mazda – MX-5 Miata
      • Mini – All Models
      • Mitsubishi – Outlander PHEV
      • Subaru – Forester
      • Toyota – Grand Highlander, Tundra
      • Volvo – all models

       

      **ADS 525X/625X only for bi-directional functions for Hyn/Kia/Gen

      **All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.

Release Month
May
Release Day
6
Release Year
2024

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.19

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.19 update includes more model year 2024 coverage and ADAS calibrations with over 5,000 new special tests. Additionally, now unlock secure-gateway equipped Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles seamlessly within seconds.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2024 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions

    • Genesis* – Electrified G80, Electrified GV70, G70, G90, GV60
    • GMC Savana 4500
    • Hyundai* – Ionic 5, Ionic 6, Kona, Kona Electric, Palisade, Sante Fe, Sonata, Tucson
    • Kia* – Carnival, EV6, EV9, Niro, Niro EV, Seltos, Sorento, Soul, Sportage
    • Lexus – GX550, LS500, RZ450e, TX350, TX500h, TX550+
    • Mitsubishi – Outlander PHEV
    • Toyota – Grand Highlander, Tacoma

    *ADS 525X/625X only for bi-directional functions for Hyn/Kia/Gen

  • ADAS** – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2016 Coverage
      • Volkswagen – Golf R
    • 2022 Coverage
      • Porsche – Cayenne
    • 2023 Coverage
      • Lexus – LX600
      • Porsche – Cayenne, Macon
    • 2024 Coverage

      • Chevrolet – Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD
      • Ford – F-150, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Police Interceptor
      • Genesis* – Electrified G80, Electrified G80, GV70, G70, GV60
      • GMC – Savanna 4500
      • Hyundai* – Ionic 5, Tucson
      • Kia* – Carnival, EV6, Niro, Niro EV, Soul, Sportage
      • Lexus – LX600

      *ADS 525X/625X only for bi-directional functions for Hyn/Kia/Gen

      **All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.

Software Highlights:

  • Unlock Hyundai/Kia/Genesis (525X/625X) – certain functions, like ADAS calibrations, are protected by security-gateway and require unlocking.  For those features, ADS 525X and 625X offer secure unlock functionality in a few simple steps.
    • Ensure your tool is connected to wi-fi.  Select OK.
    • Each ADS 525X/625X subscription includes 48 VIN unlocks.  Each VIN unlock is valid for 14 days. Select Continue.
      • After 48 unlocks are consumed, you can select Learn More to purchase unlimited unlocks for remainder of your subscription.
    • Tool is connecting to gateway service and unlocking.  No action required.
    • Tool is connecting to another layer of security and unlocking.  No action required.
    • Vehicle and special function are unlocked, ready to proceed.
Upon selection of the Body system, the following groups are presented for quicker selection of desired system, example below:

Release Month
April
Release Day
3
Release Year
2024

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.18

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.18 update includes more model year 2024 coverage and ADAS calibrations with over 6,000 new special tests. Additional software enhancements include:

  • Controller consolidation for Honda body systems
  • On-tool user feedback
  • New CANFD support for Jeep vehicles
  • Faster DTC Scans across various makes
  • Improved DTC descriptions

 

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2024 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Acura: TLX
    • Chevrolet: Express 4500
    • Lexus: LX600, RZ300e
    • Subaru: BRZ, Impreza
    • Toyota: Mirai
    • New CANFD protocol support for Jeep vehicles (525X/625X)
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2021 Coverage
      • BMW: M240i xDrive (F22/F23)
      • GMC: Savana 4500
    • 2023 Coverage
      • Audi: S7 Sportback, SQ7
      • Lexus: RC-F, RC300, RC350, RX500h
      • Subaru: Ascent, Legacy, Outback
    • 2024 Coverage
      • Chevrolet: Express 4500, Traverse Limited
      • Ford: Bronco, Escape, E-Transit, Mustang, Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350 & HD
      • Infiniti: Q50
      • Jeep: Gladiator
      • Lexus: RC-F, RC300, RC350, RX500h
      • Lincoln: Aviator
      • Ram: ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500
      • Subaru : Ascent, Legacy, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza

Software Highlights:

  • On-Tool User Feedback (525X/625X) - report product feedback/issues instantly and directly
    • To start a feedback, find and click the User Feedback icon located on the top right corner of most screens within the software application.

      To start a feedback, find and click the User Feedback icon located on the top right corner of most screens within the software application.
    • Feedback Type will present various categories for selection and present relevant fields for data entry. Example of “Missing Coverage” flow shown below.

      Feedback Type will present various categories for selection and present relevant fields for data entry.  Example of “Missing Coverage” flow shown below.
  • Honda Body Systems - consolidation of Honda Body systems improves efficiency by categorizing systems into selectable groups, following closer to OE diagnostic standards
    • Upon selection of the Body system, the following groups are presented for quicker selection of desired system, example below:

      Upon selection of the Body system, the following groups are presented for quicker selection of desired system, example below:

*All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.

Software Features

Vehicle Coverage

Offering the best aftermarket coverage from the world’s leading diagnostic brand.

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Repair-Source

Included access to on-tool service and repair information.

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Rapid DTC Scan

Average pre- and post-scans below 60 seconds.

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Security Requirements

Unlock 2018 / 2019 Secure Gateway protected FCA vehicles seamlessly and within seconds. 

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