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.

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

• Purchase a bootmod3 WiFi OBD Adapter from an authorized dealer or from the protuningfreaks.com website (https://www.protuningfreaks.com/products/bootmod3-bm3-wireless-obdii-wifi-flash-adapter).
• For the connectivity guide with your vehicle please take a look here:
  • https://www.protuningfreaks.com/blogs/news/connectivity-with-bootmod3

#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.

#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'

Wired Connection to Mobile - Option 2 (bootmod3 tech support unavailable for this connection method due to potential issues with cables and cable adapters)

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

#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.

#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
  • https://www.amazon.ca/Cable-ethernet-Connector-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=

#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

#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:

• Vehicle needs to be connected to phone/tablet via OBD2 Ethernet cable + an appropriate smartphone 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 'OTS Maps'
• 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' screen and click the red 'FLASH' button
• Choose the first option in the menu, 'Flash Now'

Wired Connection to Laptop - Option 3

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.

#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
  • https://www.amazon.ca/Cable-ethernet-Connector-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=

#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 

• 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'