What's New: Software Upgrades

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

Release Month
March
Release Day
30
Release Year
2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.9

Download the full release note here

Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 4.9 update includes updates to model year 2021 vehicles as well as function additions to previous model year vehicles. 111 new special tests, 768 new systems, and over 7900 vehicle to ECU combinations are included in this 4.9 update including software enhancements and bug fixes.

Coverage Highlights

  • 2021 coverage for many vehicles under these brands
    • Honda ADAS
    • Mitsubishi
    • Mazda
    • Audi
    • BMW/Mini
    • Volkswagen
    • Volvo
  • 2020 Coverage added
    • Mercedes ADAS
  • ADAS
    • 6 new Dynamic type calibration tests for forward camera calibration

Software Improvements / Bug Fixes

  • Added “System” field to DTC reports
  • Existing a Workflow will no longer display ‘Diagnostic Feature Communication Reset’
  • Improved performance of loading Special Tests on newer Toyota controllers
  • Corrected DTC Statuses on Mercedes Quick Scan
  • Improved Honda H99 protocol Airbag reading in Quick Scan
  • Resized 525X Report Options so use no longer needs to scroll
  • Added missing DTC descriptions to some controllers for Demo Mode vehicle

Release Month
February
Release Day
24
Release Year
2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.8

Download the full release note here

Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 4.8 expands Bosch ADS capabilities by adding more model year 2021 coverage as well as special functions for previous model year vehicles, including more ADAS dynamic calibrations across various brands included with your subscription. 650 new special tests, 575 new systems, and over 2800 vehicle to ECU combinations are also included in this update.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2021 coverage for many vehicles under these brands
    • Ford
    • Chrysler
    • Jeep
    • Toyota
    • Mitsubishi
    • Nissan
    • Infiniti
    • Subaru
    • Alfa Romeo
  • ADAS – 16 New Dynamic type calibration tests

Software Improvements / Bug Fixes

  • QuickScan speeds improved for Honda/Acura
  • AutoID retry improved
  • Users now able to access Ford Secure Gateway vehicles
  • 525X use cases resolved for OBDI vehicles

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