What's New: Software Upgrades

Release Month
August
Release Day
14
Release Year
2024

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 6.0

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 6.0 update includes more model year 2024 coverage and ADAS calibrations with over 2,000 new special tests and system applications. Additionally, exciting new software features for ADS X tools also include:

  • All new Topology View for vehicle DTC scans
  • Perform Rapid Scans on many Asian and European brands even faster
  • Battery voltage indicator

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2018-2024 Coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • GM – MY2024 Trax
    • Chrysler – MY2021-MY2024 Grand Caravan (Canada model)
    • Mitsubishi – MY2018-MY2024 RVR (Canada model)
  • ADAS** – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2018-2024 Coverage

      • GM – Coverage added for 2024MY Chevrolet Trax
      • Chrysler/Jeep – Coverage added for 2021-2024MY Chrysler Grand Caravan (Canada)
      • Mazda - Coverage added for 2022MY CX-3 (Canada)
      • Mitsubishi - Coverage added for 2018-2024MY RVR models (Canada)
      • Porsche – Coverage added for 2017-2021MY Panamera
      • Toyota – Coverage added for 2020MY Yaris (Canada)

      *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:

Topology View

  • ADS X users now have an additional view of Rapid-Scan results with Topology View. Topology View offers a visual representation of vehicle controllers organized along vehicle’s bus lines, including bus name and pin
  • Quickly indicate which ECUs or areas of vehicle network not communicating
  • To access Topology View, toggle the Topology View switch from your DTC Scan view screen
    • Note: Topology View available when Rapid-Scan is selected, or all controllers are selected from DTC Scan icons; if you select individual controllers, Topology View is not available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery Voltage Indicator

  • Accurate scans require proper battery voltage; Battery voltage indicator now available in Connectivity Icon Center

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:

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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