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- Purchase a bootmod3 software license from any of our Authorized Dealers or on our website.
- Activation email is sent to you at time of checkout with the activation key for your vehicle. One license per vehicle.
2) OBD ENET Cable
- OBD to Ethernet cable
- Generic cable also used for OEM programming with factory software tools
- Available on Amazon/eBay, $15-$20
- Some Authorized Dealers offer incentives and include an OBD ENET cable with the purchase of a bootmod3 license, double check with them to inquire on availability
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 its 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
- Disable Firewall and any antivirus software as it will interrupt 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!
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- Purchase a bootmod3 software license from any of our Authorized Dealers or on our website at www.protuningfreaks.com www.bootmod3.com
- Activation email is sent to you at time of checkout with the activation key for your vehicle. One license per vehicle.
2) OBD ENET Cable
- Generic OBD to Ethernet cable, available on Amazon/eBay, around $15-$20
- Many authorized dealers include an ENET cable with the purchase of a license from them
3) 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 USB for power
- 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
- Connect phone/tablet and device using USB, or, WiFi
- USB Connection (Wired)
- Connect from your phone or tablet to any of the 4 USB ports on the device.
- Enable USB tethering / hotspot on your phone to allow the phone to connect to the device.
- (Android) Go to Settings → More → Tethering and Hotspot → Click on 'Enable USB Tethering'
- (iOS) Go to Settings → Personal Hotspot → Toggle the button to turn it on. Any password works as its only used for WiFi.
- WiFi Connection (Wireless)
- Enable WiFi tethering / Personal Hotspot on your phone to allow the phone to connect to the device over WiFi
- Change the WiFi network name to 'bootmod3' and password to 'bootmod3' (these defaults can be changed on the device if required)
- iOS Configuration:
- Go to Settings → Personal Hotspot → Set the password to bootmod3
- Go to Settings → About and change the name to bootmod3
- Android Configuration:
- Go to Settings → Tethering and Mobile Hotspot → Turn on WiFi Hotspot
- Enter Network Name (SSID): bootmod3, Password: bootmod3
- USB Connection (Wired)
- USB connection is VERY simple and will instantly connect each time
- For troubleshooting any WiFi connectivity issues refer to this tech support article
- bootmod3 app is used to keep your OBD Agent Device software.
- (Optional) To change the default network name and password the device uses for its WiFi hotspot refer to this tech support article
4) Download and start the bootmod3 mobile app (iOS / Android)
- Download from app store:
- To register:
- OBD Agent Hardware Device needs to be connected to phone/tablet as well as OBD port in the vehicle
- Login screen will show your vehicle's VIN up connection
- Click on Sign up and register for an account on bootmod3.net
- You can use Facebook and Google instead of manually entering your email and some password
- Once in the app, click on your VIN to activate and enter the activation key received in the email
- 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'