LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI Android User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Launch
Table of Contents
LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI Android
Specifications
- Model: LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI
- Compatibility: American model unit, no IP limited
- Update: 2 years of free updates
- Renewal Fee: USD399 per year
- Supported Functions: ECU coding, reset adaptive data, match replaced ECUs, unfold hidden functions
- Supported Vehicles: Compatible with B-MW, A-udi, VW, Skoda, etc.
Product Usage Instructions
Downloading X431 PRO MINI Android
To download the X431 PRO MINI android, please kindly check the
download link.
Checking Compatibility and Functions
To confirm whether the X-431 PRO MINI works for your car or check its functions, please kindly check the link. You can search for the answer by choosing the appropriate options. If youhave any doubts, it is recommended to contact us by mail at [email protected] for confirmation.
Communication Error with Vehicle ECU
If you encounter a communication error with the vehicle ECU, please follow
these steps:
- Ensure that the VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) is properly connected.
- Check if the vehicle ignition switch is ON.
- If all checks are normal, send the vehicle year, make, model,and VIN number to us using the Feedback feature.
Using LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI Outside America
LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI is an American model unit and does not have any IP
limitations. It can be used outside America. If you encounter any problems,
you can contact the merchant kingbolen directly by mail at
[email protected] or access your order
to find us and contact us.
Saving Power
To save power while using the LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI, follow these steps:
- Turn off the screen when the tool is idle.
- Set a shorter standby time.
- Decrease the brightness of the screen.
- If WLAN connection is not required, please turn it off.
- Disable GPS function if GPS service is not in use.
Updating LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI
LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI supports a 2-year update. To update, follow these steps:
- Connect the LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI to WIFI.
- Perform a one-key update. There is no need to connect to a computer or use Windows systems for updating.
Post-Update Usage and Subscription Renewal
After the two-year update expires, most functions can still be used normally except for less online functions. The renewal fee for one year is USD399. You can choose to update or not. Even if you don’t update, you can still use the last version for most of the features all the time. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
ECU Coding
LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI supports ECU coding. You can reset adaptive data,
match replaced ECUs, unfold hidden functions, etc. However, the compatibility
is limited to vehicles like B-MW, A-udi, VW, Skoda, etc.
Resetting the Tablet
Resetting the tablet may cause data loss. Before doing so,please ensure that important data and information have been backed up. To reset the tablet, follow these steps:
- Tap Settings -> Back & Reset.
- Tap Factory data reset.
- Tap Reset tablet.
- Tap Clear all data to start resetting until the tool automatically reboots.
Troubleshooting Access to All System
If you fail to access all systems, please follow these steps:
- First, check whether our products support your car model and year. You can check yourself or contact us for confirmation.
- If our products are compatible, but you are still unable to access all systems, please send us a note with photos or videos for further assistance.
Troubleshooting Failed Entry into Vehicle ECU System
If you fail to enter the vehicle ECU system, please confirm the following:
- Check if the vehicle is equipped with the system you are trying to access.
- Ensure that the VCI is correctly connected.
FAQs
Q: Where to download the X431 PRO MINI android?
A: Please kindly check the download link.
Q: Where to confirm whether the X-431 PRO MINI works for your car or check
what function X-431 PRO MINI has?
A: Please kindly check the
link. You can search for the
answer by choosing the appropriate options. If the website is not updated in
time, it is better to contact us by mail at
[email protected] to confirm.
Q: Communication error with vehicle ECU?
A: Please confirm the following:
- Whether the VCI is properly connected.
- Whether the vehicle ignition switch is ON.
- If all checks are normal, send the vehicle year, make, model,and VIN number to us using the Feedback feature.
Q: Is LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI scan tool an American model unit? Can I use it
outside America?
A: Yes, LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI is an American model unit and has no IP
limitations. If you encounter problems, you can contact the merchant kingbolen
directly by mail at [email protected]
or access your order to find us and contact us.
Q: How to save power?
A: To save power:
- Please turn off the screen while the tool is idle.
- Set a shorter standby time.
- Decrease the brightness of the screen.
- If WLAN connection is not required, please turn it off.
- Disable GPS function if GPS service is not in use.
Q: Is it 2 years Update? How to update?
A: Yes, it is a 2-year update. Connect the LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI to WIFI
and perform a one-key update. There is no need to connect a computer or use
Windows systems for updating.
Q: After the two year expires, which functions can still be used, and do I
have to renew the subscription? What fee is it?
A: Most functions can be used normally except for less online functions.
The renewal fee for one year is USD399. You can choose to update or not. Even
if you don’t update, you can still use the last version for most of the
features all the time. If you have any other questions, please feel free to
contact us at [email protected].
Q: Does X431 PRO MINI support ECU coding?
A: Yes, X431 PRO MINI supports ECU coding. You can reset adaptive data,
match replaced ECUs, unfold hidden functions, etc.
It is compatible with B-MW, A-udi, VW, Skoda, etc.
Q: How to reset the tablet?
A: Resetting the tablet may cause data loss. Before doing so, please make
sure important data and information have been backed up. To reset the tablet:
- Tap Settings -> Back & Reset.
- Tap Factory data reset.
- Tap Reset tablet.
- Tap Clear all data to start resetting until the tool automatically reboots.
Q: What should I do if fail to access to all system?
A: Please first check whether our products support your car model and
year. You can check yourself or contact us for confirmation. If yes, but you
are still unable to access all systems, please send us a note with photos or
videos.
Q: Failed to enter into vehicle ECU system?
A: Please confirm the following:
- Whether the vehicle is equipped with the system.
- Whether the VCI is correctly connected.
FAQS for LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI
Q: Where to download the X431 PRO MINI android?
A: Please kindly check the download link : https://eninfo.X431.com/ .
Q: Where to confirm whether the X-431 PRO MINI work for your car or check
what function X-431 PRO MINI have?
A: Please kindly check the link below:
https://qcar.X431.com/qcar/#/pc/index?q=e30%3D
You can search out the answer with choose below:(But the website maybe not
update in time,it is better to contact us by mail
[email protected] to confirm)
Q: Communication error with vehicle ECU?
A: Please confirm:
- Whether the VCI is properly connected.
- Whether the vehicle ignition switch is ON.
- If all checks are normal, send vehicle year, make, model and VIN number to us using Feedback feature.
Q: Is LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI scan tool an American model unit?Can I use it
outside America?
A: Yes, LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI is an American model unit and no IP limited.
And if you encounter problems, you can contact the merchant kingbolen directly
by mail [email protected] or access
order to find us to contact us.
Q: How to save power?
A :Please, turn off the screen while the tool keeps idle.
- Set a shorter standby time.
- Decrease the brightness of the screen.
- If WLAN connection is not required, please turn it off.
- Disable GPS function if GPS service is not in use.
Q: Is it 2 years Update?How to update?
A: Yes!!! Connect our LAUNCH X431 PRO MINI to the WIFI and then one key
update, no need to connect computer, no need windows systems to update.
Q: After the two year expires, which functions can still be used, and do I
have to renew the subscription? What fee it is?
A: Most functions can be used normally except for less online function.
The renewal fee for one year is USD399. You can choose to update or not. Even
if you don’t update, you can still use the last version for most of the
features all the time. If you have any other questions, please feel free to
contact the mail [email protected].
Q: Does X431 PRO MINI support ECU coding?
A: Yes,Please be reassued. You can reset the adaptive data, match the
replaced ECUs, unfold the hidden functions, etc. But the vehicle is limited.
It is compatible with B-MW, A-udi, VW, Skoda, etc.
Q: How to Activate new VCI device?
A:Note: Before registration, please make sure the network is properly
connected.
- If this is the first time using the handset, please refer to “Chapter 4.2.1” in the user manual for product registration.
- If you have activated a VCI device before, but bought a new VCI device due to the loss or other reasons, please follow the below steps to activate: 2.1. On the Job menu, tap “Personal Center” -> “Activate Connector”. 2.2. Input product S/N and activation code, which can be found from the included password envelope, then tap “Activate”.
- After activation completed, tap “Personal Center” -> “My Connector” to check if the activated VCI device is displayed in the connector list or not. Multiple VCI devices can be bound to one tool. If you intend to use one of the VCI devices to diagnose or test a vehicle, just switch to the corresponding VCI device.
Q: How to do if the system runs slow?
A: In this case, please do the followings: > Check all running
applications and stop the unnecessary applications (Steps: Settings –> Apps –>
Running –> Tap the desired application and then tap “Stop”). > Check all
installed applications, remove the unnecessary applications (Steps: Settings
–> Apps –> Downloaded –> Tap the desired application and then tap
“Uninstall”). If all steps mentioned above are finished and thesystem still
works slowly. Please try to close the system and reboot the tablet.
Q:How to reset the tablet?
A: Resetting may cause data loss. Before doing so, please make sure
important data and information has been backed up.Do the following to reset
the tablet:
- Tap “Settings” –> “Back & Reset”.
- Tap “Factory data reset”.
- Tap “Reset tablet”. 4
- Tap “Clear all data” to start resetting until the tool automatically reboots.
Q: What should I do if FCA SGW does not work ?
A: Please first check whether you have purchased the FCA official website
account, and check that the network is stable and the version is the newest.
If you still cannot log in, please contact our mail:
[email protected].
Q:What should I do if auto vin fail?
A :Our product is only for cars support auto vin, which means cars after
2006. Cars made before 2006 do not support auto vin, so any product cannot use
this function for older cars.If your cars is after 2006,it still fails,please
send the product serial number to our mail:
[email protected].
Q:What should I do if fail to access to all system?
A: Please first check whether our products support your car model and
year. You can check yourself or contact us for confirmation. If yes, but still
unable to access to all system, please send us the note of photo or videos.
Q: Failed to enter into vehicle ECU system?
A: Please confirm:
- Whether the vehicle is equipped with the system.
- Whether the VCI is correctly connected.
- Whether the vehicle ignition switch is ON.
- If all checks are normal, send vehicle year, make, model and VIN number to us using Feedback feature.
Q: Failed to enter into vehicle ECU system?
A: Please confirm:
- Whether the vehicle is equipped with this system.
- Whether the VCI dongle is correctly connected.
- Whether ignition switch is ON.
- If all checks are normal, send vehicle year, make, model and VIN number to us using Feedback feature.
Q: How to download the X-431 PRO MINI App after resetting the tablet?
A: Note: Before registration, please make sure the network is
properly connected. After the tablet has been successfully reset, follow the
steps below to download the App:
- Launch the browser and the default official website opens (If a blank page pops up, just type in www.X431.com in the input bar).
- Tap “Login”, input the username and password and tap “Log In”.
- Make sure that the serial number is correct, tap “APP application program” and tap the Download icon to start downloading.
- After the download is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
- After installation, use the existing username and password to login and go to update center to download the diagnostic software.
Q: Can I use this model to work on my heavy-duty trucks?
A: I am sorry it can not support heavy-duty trucks.But it is sure can
support obd1 cars and have some obd1 adapters in the package. It cansupport
12V Diesel, 12V passenger car, pickup, and light-duty truck, SUV, gasoline,
Minivans.But it is better to send us the vin of the car to confirm if it is
compatible.If you have any other question, please email to
[email protected], thank you!
Q: What to do if the language of vehicle diagnostic software does not match
the system language?
A: English is the default system language of the tool. After the system
language is set to the preference language, please go to the update center to
download the vehicle diagnostic software of the corresponding language. If the
downloaded diagnostic software is still displayed in English, it indicates
that the software of the current language is under development.
Q: How to retrieve the login password?
A: Please follow below steps to proceed in case you forgot the login
password:
- Tap the application icon on the home screen to launch it.
- Tap Login on the upper right corner of the screen.
- Tap Retrieve Password.
- Input product S/N and follow the on-screen prompts to retrieve the password.
Q:Why didn’t I get any reply from the American LAUNCH service?
A: As I learn, Launch Tech USA is an offline distributor of Launch in the
USA, not a headquarter factory, they won’t provide online after-sales service
for Amazon distributor’s products, but we can offer better technical
support.If you have any other question, Please contact
[email protected] anytime,we will
definitely help you.Thanks!