What's New: Software Upgrades

Release Month
July
Release Day
7
Release Year
2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.12

Download the full release note here

Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 4.12 includes updates to model year 2021 vehicles, as well as function additions to previous model year vehicles and additional new ADAS calibrations. 244 new special tests and 1041 new system applications are also included in this update.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2021 coverage added – DTC support and Bi-directional functions
    • Ford
    • Toyota
    • Nissan
    • Honda
    • Mazda
    • Hyundai
    • Kia
    • Mitsubishi
    • BMW
    • Jaguar
    • Land Rover
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • BMW: Blindspot, Front Camera, Surround View Camera
    • Audi: Front Camera
    • GM: Front Radar
    • Ford: Blindspot, Front Camera, Front Radar, Surround View Camera
    • Toyota: Blindspot, Front Radar, Surround View Camera
    • BMW: more 2021 model coverage added for Front Camera

*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
26
Release Year
2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.11

Download the full release note here

Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 4.11 includes updates to model year 2021 vehicles, as well as function additions to previous model year vehicles and additional new ADAS calibrations. 918 new special tests and 934 new system applications are also included in this update.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2021 coverage added – DTC support and Bi-directional functions
    • Hyundai
    • Kia
  • 2022 coverage added – DTC support and Bi-directional functions
    • Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional function
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • GM: more 2021 model coverage for Front Camera, Surround View
    • Chrysler: more 2021 model coverage for Front Camera, Front Radar, Surround View
    • Toyota/Lexus: more 2021 model coverage for Surround View, Blind Spot
    • Alfa Romeo: 2021 model coverage for Front Camera
    • Fiat: 2021 500X coverage for Front Camera, Front Radar
    • BMW: more 2021 model coverage added for Front Camera
    • Honda: 2021 CRV coverage for Blind Spot
    • Mitsubishi: all feature coverage added for 2022 Eclipse Cross
    • Hyundai/Kia: more 2021 model coverage for Front Radar, Blind Spot

*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 Improvements / Bug Fixes:

  • Further enhancements to partial VIN matching – VINs are now inspected for year and make if there is no full math found in the database
  • Add support for “Identification” method for certain Euro vehicles in Data Stream

Release Month
April
Release Day
28
Release Year
2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.10

Download the full release note here

Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 4.10 update includes updates to model year 2021 vehicles as well as function additions to previous model year vehicles. More new ADAS calibrations also added. 1028 new special tests and 2633 new systems are included in this update.

Coverage Highlights

  • 2021 coverage for many vehicles under these brands
    • Ford
    • Jaguar
    • Land Rover
  • New ADAS calibration coverage
    • Nissan/Infiniti: All feature coverage for most of MY 2020 & 2021 models
    • Subaru: All feature coverage for Outback model
    • Toyota: more 2021 model coverage added
    • Alfa Romeo: MY2020 Front Camera coverage added
    • BMW: MY 2020 & MY 2021 Surround View coverage added
    • VAG: Surround View coverage for Gen 2 floor mat added
    • Mitsubishi: all feature coverage added for Outlander sports
    • Ford: Coverage added for more 2021 models
    • Mazda: Front Radar and Front Camera coverage added for Miata

Software Improvements / Bug Fixes

  • All DTC Scan report reports layouts have been improved
  • Partial VIN matching - VINs are now inspected for year & make if there is no full match found in the database
  • Quick Scan performance improvements for CAN protocol
  • Added missing DTC descriptions to some controllers for Demo Mode vehicle

Software Features

Vehicle Coverage

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

Learn more

Repair-Source

Included access to on-tool service and repair information.

Learn more

Rapid DTC Scan

Average pre- and post-scans below 60 seconds.

Learn more

Security Requirements

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

Learn more