V2017.5 BMW ICOM software has been updated to ISTA-D 4.05.20 ISTA-P 3.61.4.002. And here are ISTA-D 4.05.20 ISTA-P 3.61.4.002 on windows 7 reviews… here you go.

Great Job !!!
and perfect instruction for install.
I personally went for VM WS installation, because portability is a
very important issue for me.
For those run out of diskspace, like me, I suggest to install Ista+ in VMware WS Ver 12x with Win7 x64 Guest. Earlier VMware versions down to
10 probably will work as well. Diskspace need runs to 350 GB. I used 350 GB diskspace on SSD installed in a caddy sitting in DVD slot of an i3 notebook.
ISTA can be working pretty soon,in case You are following the excellent instructibles of spider80 without missing not a one step of instruction.
X86 apps in VM x64 environment like itoolradar arose a java problem, even when I tried to install an outdated x86 Java version.
Mayor Ista+ / ISTA P working like a charm ( i used icom with latest firmware update ). Running ISTA /P requires good charging
equipment with constant additional load otherwise it will quit session . BMW currentliy advices supply > 70A. For older cars like E-series
25A seem to be ok in my opinion.
05.2017 Bmw ista review 2:

Installed…. 100% working ….so had to log back in and reply with BIG THANKS to the superb package with excellent step by step install instructions.
Just had two little snags when installing under Win7 x86 …..
1) vcredist_x86 2008.exe download was corrupt …..but easily solved by re-downloading from MicroSh@ft
2) no Java included in download package ….again easily found via Guugle!
Many thanks again Spider80 …..you’ve done an superb job here, with brilliant step by step instructions
…..now I just need to find an BMW ICOM Next interface at reasonable money for all to fully work on latest B’mers!
V2017.5 BMW ICOM review 3:
This is 2017.05 bmw icom software working on my Windows 7. i confirm it’s working.

ISTA-D 4.05.20 ………Worked!
ISTA-P 3.61.4.002 ………Worked!
INPA ………Worked!
NCS Expert ………Worked!
WinKFP ………Worked!
E-Sys 3.27.1, Psdzdata 59.0 ………Worked!
BMW ETK 2017.05 ………Worked!
BMW KSD 04.2017 ………Worked!
BMW FSC Navigation Code Generator ………Worked!
BMW FSC code generator ………Worked!
BMWAiCoder for BMW Coding  ………Worked!

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Using BMW ICOM A2+b+c to program BMW F-Series chassis models

* Programming Control Unit

* Set Code Control unit

Control unit measures can be selected as follows:

* Click on the control unit under the tab “Control Unit Tree”

* Under the “TAB Edit Control unit”, either by direct selection or by clicking on the control unit.

Menu “Programming”

To execute the vehicle programming/setting code, do the following:

* Use ista/p to read vehicle data.

After you create a new dialog, display the tips for “dialog preparation”

* Follow the tips, record when necessary, confirm button “OK”

Show the dialog box “whether the control unit has been replaced”

* Confirm button “No”, exceptions see “replace (update) control unit”

Establish a connection with the vehicle:

The vehicle details are displayed after the specified associated environment has been successfully identified. Displayed under Menu “Programming”.

1 Menu “Programming”

2 Integration Level (actual), showing the vehicle’s current integration level

3 Open code status, used in vehicles or necessary opening code status

4 progress bar, showing the process of determining the action plan

5 final processing, showing ProgMan or ista/p version, through which the vehicle is finally processed.

6 Integration Level (factory), showing the integration level of vehicle production

7 Tab “Vehicle Details”

Tip: If there is no action for the specified associated environment, the button “Confirm Action plan” is not activated.

tab “Control Unit Tree”:

The control unit tree according to the topological structure, the image displays the control unit which the vehicle installs. Each control unit is displayed with the corresponding bus connection. The combined control unit is displayed in a light blue area.

1 Menu “Programming” 2 Tab “control Unit Tree”

3 Button “Choose the total set code”,

Vehicle Total Setting Code selected

4 Button “Cancel action”, the measures determined in the associated environment are deleted

Tip: You can directly perform measures that are not affected by the integration level (such as hard drive upgrades) without writing to the integration level.  “Cancel action” on this confirmation button. Delete all measures determined by the associated environment. Integrated level-related control unit measures may not be selected manually.

tab “Edit Control Unit”:

1 tab “Plan processing”

2 programming, programming the control unit

3 Code, set code for control unit

4 replacement, replacement (update) control unit

5 replacement post-processing, subsequent processing of replaced (updated) control units

The measures available to the control unit are different. Depending on what measures are defined, the control unit may vary.

Select the control unit and the screenshot after the” tabs action” list:

1 Tab “Action list”

2 Icon “Measure failed”

3 icon “Action Missing Prerequisites” 4 Icon “Warning”

5 icon “measure Success” 6 Icon “measures in progress”

7 Icon “Planned software measures” (for example, set code)

8 icon “Planned hardware measures”

Select the tab “action list” to display planned measures that include the appropriate status.

Select the control unit,  the screenshot after the TAB “control unit Information”:

1 Menu “Programming”

2 Tab “Action list”

3 button “Determine Action plan”

The “action list” is a summary of the form of the planned action table. These measures are also shown in the “Action plan”. Also displays hints about the control unit (for example, the control unit is not programmable).

Menu “Vehicle”:

By switching to the menu “vehicle” You can add the following measures to the plan:

* Modification and retrofitting, see “refitting and retrofitting”

* Vehicle operation (HDD upgrade, see “Upgrading Navigation System Map data”).

xt-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-size:9.5000pt;mso-font-kerning:0.0000pt;background:rgb(255,255,255);mso-shading:rgb(255,255,255);” > after the TAB “control unit Information”:

1 tab “Refit” to show available modifications and retrofitting

2 Tab “Vehicle operation”:

* Upgrade navigation system map data (HDD upgrades)

* Input Vehicle Task

* Select the total set code

3 Menu “Vehicle”

To select other measures (programming, setting code), switch back to menu “programming”.

:none;font-style:normal;font-size:9.5000pt;mso-font-kerning:0.0000pt;background:rgb(255,255,255);mso-shading:rgb(255,255,255);” >* Modification and retrofitting, see “refitting and retrofitting”

* Vehicle operation (HDD upgrade, see “Upgrading Navigation System Map data”).

xt-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-size:9.5000pt;mso-font-kerning:0.0000pt;background:rgb(255,255,255);mso-shading:rgb(255,255,255);” > after the TAB “control unit Information”:

From Autonumen.com BMW ICOM NEXT is the latest generation of BMW ICOM A2.Do you know what is the difference between and which to choose ? Bellow there are some specific information of ICOM A 2 and ICOM NEXT to help you tell the difference.

BMW ICOM NEXT BMW Diagnostic Tool ICOM NEXT A+B+C

BMW ICOM BMW Ista BMW Scan Tool

Both ICOM A2 and ICOM Next A can work with the same software ISTA-D ISTA-P for the same BMW vehicles. But they are kind of different from some aspects, especially firmware adaption. Here is some highlights of ICOM NETX after hardware update with high-quality PCB:

more stable during programming

be necessary for the future Gbit cars

faster start-up times and high throughput

through high-performance, low-power ARM SoC

improved handling

more flexible OBD cable

lighted button for logs

More detail about ICOM NEXT BMW diagnostic tool,pls connect

From Autonumen.com BMW Super ICOM has upgrade to V2015.06, the new version ICOM ISTA-D ISTA-P has to work with super version BWM ICOM A2+B+C wifi with firmware 1.38.01. Follow the instruction below to update Super ICOM A2 firmware to V1.38.01.

Super ICOM Software Version: V2015.6
ISTA-D: 3.49.20
ISTA-P: 3.55.4.000
VIN: 2015.06
ICOM Hardware/Firmware Requirement:

Super version BWM ICOM A2 with firmware 1.38.01  1.24.00

How to Update Super ICOM A2 Firmware to V1.38.01?

Super Version BMW ICOM A2/A1 V1.38 firmware update files could be downloaded online. Please contact us to get the update file free download link. ( our email address is sales@dasobd2.de)

Please connect Super version BMW ICOM A2 with computer using Network cable and feed super ICOM A2 using 12V power adapter or connect ICOM A2 with BMW vehicle.

1) Unzip ICOM A1 A2 Perfect version V1.38 firmware update tool on the desktop
2) Open the unzipped folder and read the instruction on Notepad first
3) Open IE Internet Explorer, Brose to http://169.254.33.45:60080/, login with user name/password: root/NZY1150263

4) Click on “Update Firmware”, you will able to see the ICOM firmware information

5) Select “ICOM-BootImage-01-24-00.bin” file, set the image type to “SYSTEM”, click “Send the file”

6) When the system pops up “Write the image file to the flash?”, click Yes, then the ICOM red indicator will flash

7) Then the system will display “The SYSTEM IMAGE update was successfully”, click “update firmware”,

8) Select “ICOM-ApplicationImage-03-38-01.bin” file, set the Image type to “APPLICATION”, click on “Send the file”

9) When the system pops up “Write the image file to the flash?”, click Yes, then the ICOM red indicator will flash again

10)　When finishing updating, click “reboot”

Note:

1. Setting up your computer to obtain an IP address automatically

2. Firstly choose the smaller file “ICOM-BootImage-01-13-00.bin” , then set image type to SYSTEM;

3. Secondly choose the bigger file “ICOM-ApplicationImage-01-18-00.bin”, then set image type to APPLICATION.

4. Originality WIFI BMW ICOM A2 diagnostic system (Item No: SP168) shares the same firmware update instructions, the only difference is the login IP.
Ordinary ICOM A2 login IP: http://169.254.92.38:60080/