Versions Compared

Old Version 35

changes.mady.by.user Zanin proTUNING Freaks

Saved on

compared with

New Version Current

changes.mady.by.user Dzenan Becic

Saved on

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

...

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.


Image RemovedImage Added

...

OBD Connection Guide

...

Wireless Connection - Option 1 (Officially Supported and Recommended)

Connecting a laptop smartphone (macOS iOS / WindowsAndroid) directly wirelessly to the vehicle via bootmod3 WiFi adapter

#1 Purchase a bootmod3

...

WiFi Adapter

  • 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.

Image Removed

#2 OBD2 Ethernet Cable

...

  • OBD to Ethernet cable
  • Generic cable also used for OEM programming with factory software tools
  • Available on Amazon/eBay, $20-$30
    • WiFi OBD Adapter from an authorized dealer or from the protuningfreaks.com website (https://www.amazonprotuningfreaks.cacom/products/Cablebootmod3-ethernetbm3-Connectorwireless-Interface-Coding/dp/B07D8RHBNB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=obd2+ethernet+cable&qid=1611850510&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRFBBWVJKWThHN0o3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDMyNDE5MVlLTzlOUjZLU0g2VyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzkxMzU0MU5IQ0lEVlhQUEJBSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Image Removed

#3 Laptop running macOS or Windows (For Mobile App on iOS or Android See Section Below)

  • 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

Image Removed

#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

Image Removed

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 

Image RemovedImage RemovedImage RemovedImage RemovedImage RemovedImage RemovedImage RemovedImage RemovedImage Removed

  • 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'

Wired Connection - Option 2

Connecting a smartphone (iOS / Android) directly to the vehicle

#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.

Image Removed

#2 OBD2 Ethernet Cable

Image Removed

#3 Purchase an appropriate Smartphone/Ethernet adapter

  • USB-C, Lighting, or Micro USB depending on your mobile device
  • For Android - most generic ones from Amazon/eBay will work just fine
  • For iPhone - it is best to purchase an appropriate adapter from the Apple store, although most Belkin branded ones work well

#4 Set up your smartphone for direct connection via:

  • Android Connection Manual: 

/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/1424326683

  • iOS Connection Manual:

/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/1424097323

...

Image Added

#3 Download bootmod3 app from the App Store:

  • iOS app:

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

...

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

...

#4 To register:

  • Vehicle needs to be connected to phone/tablet via OBD2 Ethernet cable + an appropriate smartphone 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'

Image Removed

...



...


Wired Connection to Laptop - Option

...

2

Connecting a smartphone laptop (iOS macOS / AndroidWindows) wirelessly directly to the vehicle via bootmod3 WiFi adapterusing 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.

Image RemovedImage Added

#2 OBD2 Ethernet Cable

Image Removed

#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 OBD Agent Hardware Device:

  • Purchase OBD Agent device from any of our Authorized Dealers or on our website
  • Connect OBD ENET cable from the device to your vehicle's OBD port
  • Connect micro-USB cable to power the WiFi adapter
    • USB power from the armrest or any other convenient location will work
    • (Optional) For best performance of the agent hardware device you can use a 12v power source and a 12v to 5v converter with a micro-USB cable, click here to see an example on Amazon, and hardwire it to 12v power and ground in the footwell area or similar 
  • WiFi Connection (Wireless)
  • iOS Configuration 
  • Android Configuration:
    • Power on the BM# WiFi Adapter box
    • Wait for BM3_NET WiFi network to show up among your available networks, but DO NOT connect to it right away!
    • Click on the 'gear' icon on the right and configure its IP settings first. If you skip this part and click on it to connect it will wait a long time to try and connect. 
    • If you skipped the step above - press and hold on the BM3_NET WiFi network and click on 'Forget network' menu - this way you can try once more
    • To configure BM3_NET WiFi network and change from DHCP to Static IP and enter the following IP network information:
    • IP address: 169.254.250.250
    • Gateway: 0.0.0.0
    • This default alternative has also worked on Samsung S20 Ultra Android 10: 169.254.250.1
    • DNS (if showing): 0.0.0.0
    • Network Prefix Length (if showing): 16
    • Click on 'Save'
  •  Android Connection Manual:

/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/1424097323

  • iOS Connection Manual:

/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/1424097323

  • For troubleshooting any WiFi connectivity issue, please contact support@protuningfreaks.com

Image Removed

#5 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

#6 To register:

...

#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 

Image AddedImage AddedImage AddedImage AddedImage AddedImage AddedImage AddedImage Added


  • 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'

...