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1) Place an order on www.protuningfreaks.com for your bootmod3 software license. You'll receive an activation email with your VIN number and your software activation key (i.e. serial number).

2) If you're activating using OBD UNLOCK you can proceed to activate right away provided we have added support for your vehicle. If your DME was unlocked for OBD programming on the bench at one of our authorized dealer locations you can use the 4MB DME readout file to activate instead of using the OBD unlock. If in doubt, try without using the file and if it activates without a file upload, it means we have OBD unlock support for your car and you're all set, otherwise use the 4mb file.

3a) OBD Agent (Laptop version)

3b) OBD Agent (WiFi device version) - If using the bootmod3 WIFI Device it comes preconfigured and you simply power it up from a USB connection in your vehicle and connect it to the OBD port with the ENET cable. If not using the USB tethering to your phone the device will attempt to auto-connect to a WiFi network called bootmod3, password bootmod3, and then connect with the bootmod3 servers through your hotspot. You can start a WiFi hotspot on your phone for the bootmod3 WiFi device to use for server connectivity as well as offline mode where the phone is used basically as a wifi router to connect your phone and the device. If you feel the need to change the wifi settings on the device you can change the defaults by following these instructions.

4) Start Ignition On, Engine Off, and see gas gauge show tank level and proceed with activation:

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Once activated you will see your VIN in the devices screen and a label on it indicating “OBD CONNECTED”. Activation is complete.

Click on the OTS Maps menu and choose an appropriate OTS Map for your modifications and octane and click GET TUNE. It will take a few seconds for the new map to become available for flashing. Once ready you'll see a flash button on it.

FIRST flash is important. It does the OBD UNLOCK and takes just under 4 minutes to complete. It will unlock and flash the map you're choosing to flash and it can be any map you've selected from the OTS Maps screen or even your Stock Tune. Once the flash is complete, turn ignition off 20 seconds and then start the engine. At this point you're all set and can proceed to a test drive #happytimes (smile)

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON OBD UNLOCK & FLASH 

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=22897208

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bootmod3 takes less than 5 minutes to install on your vehicle. You will need the following:

  • bootmod3 software license

  • OBD2 Ethernet cable and/or an appropriate laptop/smartphone adapter

  • Laptop with macOS or Windows, or bootmod3 app for iOS/Android smartphone

Website at www.bootmod3.net, or the mobile app, are two ways to interact with your bootmod3 account and get it all set up. The installation process is user-friendly, however, we have gone to great lengths to simplify the Setup Guide.  Please see below for both laptop and mobile app configurations.

Flashing the vehicle for the first time takes around 3 minutes and switching maps after takes just seconds to do.

Complete /wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/594739205 is quite lengthy but well worth the read. It explains all of the currently available features in detail and is available from /wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/594739205.


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OBD Connection Guide

Wireless Connection - Option 1 (Officially Supported and Recommended)

Connecting a smartphone (iOS / Android) wirelessly to the vehicle via bootmod3 WiFi adapter

#1 Purchase a bootmod3 WiFi Adapter

#2 Purchase a bootmod3 Software License

  • Purchase a bootmod3 software license from any of our Authorized Dealers or on our website.
  • An activation email is sent to you at the time of checkout with the activation key for your vehicle. One license per vehicle.

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#3 Download bootmod3 app from the App Store:

  • iOS app:

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bootmod3/id1170348811

  • Android app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bootmod3.mobile

#4 To register:

  • Vehicle needs to be connected to phone/tablet via bootmod3 WiFi adapter
  • Login screen will show your vehicle's VIN upon connection
  • Click on Sign-up and register for an account on bootmod3.net
  • You can use Facebook, Google and Apple logins instead of manually entering your email and password
  • Once in the app, click on your VIN to activate and enter the activation key received in the email
  • Click on the top left menu and click on 'Maps' and go to the OTS Maps tab
  • Choose an OTS map that matches your vehicle's current modifications and octane - click on 'Get Tune'
  • Click on the acquired OTS map showing on the 'My Maps' tab of the Maps screen and click the red 'FLASH' button
  • Choose the first option in the menu, 'Flash Now'

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Wired Connection to Laptop - Option 2

Connecting a laptop (macOS / Windows) directly to the vehicle using an ENET cable

#1 Purchase a bootmod3 Software License

  • Purchase a bootmod3 software license from any of our Authorized Dealers or on our website.
  • An activation email is sent to you at the time of checkout with the activation key for your vehicle. One license per vehicle.

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#2 OBD2 Ethernet Cable

#3 Laptop running macOS or Windows

  • If your laptop doesn't have an Ethernet connector on it you need to get an Ethernet to USB adapter to connect the OBD-ENET cable with your laptop.
  • Most generic ones from Amazon/eBay work on Windows
  • On macOS it's best to use the one from the Apple store, although most Belkin branded ones work as well
  • Google Chrome browser recommended

#4 Download bootmod3 OBD Agent Laptop Software

  • Agent connects your vehicle's OBD port with the bootmod3 cloud and your browser pointed at  www.bootmod3.net
  • To avoid any issues with OBD ENET cable connectivity on your laptop:
    • Disable Firewall and any antivirus software as it will interrupt flashing!
      • (Windows) On your Windows laptop, go to Control Panel → System and Security → Windows Defender Firewall →  On the left, click on 'Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off' → Click on 'Turn off Windows Defender Firewall' for both Private and Public network options.
      • (macOS) On your MacBook, Go to System Preferences → Firewall → Click on 'Turn off Firewall'
    • Disable any aftermarket add-on devices such as piggyback devices when flashing
  • Download the latest software from www.bootmod3.net/downloads and run the installer
  • Start the OBD Agent application on your laptop
    • OBD Agent connects your laptop and the vehicle's OBD port through an OBD-ENET cable and is used for programming and diagnostics in the bootmod3 system

Ready to GO! Proceed to http://www.bootmod3.net, register your vehicle and flash a tune!

#5 To Register:

  • OBD Agent software needs to be running on your laptop
  • Your laptop needs to be connected using an OBD ENET cable to the vehicle's OBD port 

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  • After registration, to flash a map:
    • Click on the top left menu and click on 'OTS Maps'
    • Choose on OTS map that matches your vehicle's current modifications and octane and click on 'Get Tune'
    • Click on the acquired OTS map showing on the 'My Maps' screen and click the red 'FLASH' button
      • Choose the first option in the menu, 'Flash Now'