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
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BMW ICOM NEXT diagnostic & programming tool support bmw icom scanner till 2018. ICOM NEXT A+B+C works for BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce BMW-Model and support programming offline directly.
BMW ICOM NEXT Description:
1. Software Version: V2018.12
BMW Diagnosis ISTA-D: 4.12.12
BMW Programming ISTA-P: 3.65.2.0
2. Support Wifi
3. Support car models: For All BMW E/ F/ G Series Cars
(BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce BMW-Model, BMW Motorcycle and electric car )We would like to share how to update the firmware and the firmware download link here.
4. Windows System Requirements: Win7 System, 32bit, I5CPU 4G RAM or above.
We would like to share how to update firmware V1.40 and download link here.
10 Steps to Tell You How to Update ICOM BMW BMW ICOM NEXT A+B+C Firmware?
1.Firstly, please use the Internet cable to connect ICOM NEXT with the laptop. Then charge ICOM NEXT via 12V power adapter or connect ICOM NEXT to BMW vehicles for power.
2.After that, use IE Internet Explorer to open website http://169.254.33.45:60080/, username/password: root/NZY1150263
3.Now you can select “Update Firmware” and check the ICOM firmware version information.
4.Then please select “Browse” to select file “ICOM-BootImage-01–25–02.bin”, set image type as “SYSTEM”, and click “Send the file”.
5.Here you can click “Yes” when you get prompt “Write the image file to the flash?”, then ICOM indicator light will turn red.
6.When it shows “The SYSTEM IMAGE update was successful”, then click “Update Firmware”.
7.Choose “ICOM-ApplicationImage-01–40–05.bin”, set image type “APPLICATION”, click “Send the file”, this will take several minutes please be patient.
8.After all, click “Yes” when you get prompt “Write the image file to the flash?”, then the ICOM indicator light will turn red again.
9.Complete updating, click “reboot”.
10.Click “Home” — “Update Firmware”, you will see ICOM Next firmware display the newest version.
Note: Please make sure your computer will obtain IP address automatically.
How to Restore BMW diagnostic tool BMW ICOM Next? This post will show an obd2eshop customer’s solution to BMW ICOM Next restore when you has red LEDs turn on issue when running firmware upgrade. In order to solve your incident, please apply the following 12 steps:
Note: DO NOT UNPLUG the BMW ICOM Next emulator from the {OBD II} jack after an update via {ISTA}, a web interface or an emergency software update.
The {ICOM Next} starts with flashing green SYSTEM {LED}s. After about 10 seconds it shows red {LED}s for about 2 minutes. After this, the {ICOM Next} reboots due to a firmware update.
If the {ICOM Next} {LED}s remain red for more than 10 minutes, or if the {ICOM Next} is unplugged directly after an update, please carry out the following procedure:
1. Please ensure that ALL of the following prerequisites are satisfied:
1.1. You require a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 flash drive. {USB 1.x flash drives are not supported).
1.2. The USB flash drive must be formatted with a FAT32 file system.
1.3. A minimum of 60 MByte free space is required on the USB flash drive.
2. Navigate to “C:\ProgramData\BMW\ISPI\data\TRIC\ICOMNext\ICOM-Image-03-14-08”.
ProgramData folder is hidden by default. In that case, you have two options in order to access the file or the folder:
– change the settings directly in the Windows Explorer (“Tools => Folder Options => View => Show hidden files, folders or drives”)
– or enter the whole path into the Windows Explorer’s address bar and press enter.
3. Copy “{ICOM_Next-rootfs-010002.tar.gz}” to the root directory of the {USB} flash drive.
4. Copy “{ICOM_Next-app-010008.tar.gz}” to the root directory of the {USB} flash drive.
5. Disconnect the {ICOM Next} from the power supply.
6. Plug the {USB} flash drive into the BMW diagnostic tool {ICOM NEXT}.
7. Press and hold the button pressed on the {ICOM Next} and connect the {ICOM NEXT} to the {OBD II} jack of a vehicle.
8. Keep the button pressed. The {ICOM NEXT} starts with all {LED}s glowing red. The {LED}s stay red; some may flicker orange/yellow. Keep the button pressed.
9. Keep the button pressed. After about 4 seconds, all {LED}s turn orange/yellow. All {LED}s now glow in the same colour.
10. Release the button and then press it three times within five seconds. The {LED}s glow or flash red and orange/yellow again.
11. Wait: This procedure may take several minutes. Do not disconnect the {ICOM NEXT} as long as any {LED} glows red.
12. After about 5 minutes the SYSTEM {LED} turns green again. The {ICOM NEXT} has been updated and is ready for use.
IMPORTANT: When the software update is complete, the {ICOM NEXT} needs to be connected to the dealer’s network in order to be reconfigured.
All previous settings are lost during the update. If there is a “{user.settings}” file on the {USB} flash drive, it will be applied after the firmware update.
How to Restore BMW ICOM Next? This post will show an obd2eshop customer’s solution to BMW ICOM Next restore when you has red LEDs turn on issue when running firmware upgrade. In order to solve your incident, please apply the following 12 steps:
Note: DO NOT UNPLUG the BMW ICOM Next emulator from the {OBD II} jack after an update via {ISTA}, a web interface or an emergency software update.
The {ICOM Next} starts with flashing green SYSTEM {LED}s. After about 10 seconds it shows red {LED}s for about 2 minutes. After this, the {ICOM Next} reboots due to a firmware update.
If the {ICOM Next} {LED}s remain red for more than 10 minutes, or if the {ICOM Next} is unplugged directly after an update, please carry out the following procedure:
1. Please ensure that ALL of the following prerequisites are satisfied:
1.1. You require a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 flash drive. {USB 1.x flash drives are not supported).
1.2. The USB flash drive must be formatted with a FAT32 file system.
1.3. A minimum of 60 MByte free space is required on the USB flash drive.
2. Navigate to “C:\ProgramData\BMW\ISPI\data\TRIC\ICOMNext\ICOM-Image-03-14-08”.
ProgramData folder is hidden by default. In that case, you have two options in order to access the file or the folder:
– change the settings directly in the Windows Explorer (“Tools => Folder Options => View => Show hidden files, folders or drives”)
– or enter the whole path into the Windows Explorer’s address bar and press enter.
3. Copy “{ICOM_Next-rootfs-010002.tar.gz}” to the root directory of the {USB} flash drive.
4. Copy “{ICOM_Next-app-010008.tar.gz}” to the root directory of the {USB} flash drive.
5. Disconnect the {ICOM Next} from the power supply.
6. Plug the {USB} flash drive into the {ICOM NEXT}.
7. Press and hold the button pressed on the {ICOM Next} and connect the {ICOM NEXT} to the {OBD II} jack of a vehicle.
8. Keep the button pressed. The {ICOM NEXT} starts with all {LED}s glowing red. The {LED}s stay red; some may flicker orange/yellow. Keep the button pressed.
9. Keep the button pressed. After about 4 seconds, all {LED}s turn orange/yellow. All {LED}s now glow in the same colour.
10. Release the button and then press it three times within five seconds. The {LED}s glow or flash red and orange/yellow again.
11. Wait: This procedure may take several minutes. Do not disconnect the {ICOM NEXT} as long as any {LED} glows red.
12. After about 5 minutes the SYSTEM {LED} turns green again. The {ICOM NEXT} has been updated and is ready for use.
IMPORTANT: When the software update is complete, the {ICOM NEXT} needs to be connected to the dealer’s network in order to be reconfigured.
All previous settings are lost during the update. If there is a “{user.settings}” file on the {USB} flash drive, it will be applied after the firmware update.
BMW ICOM A2+B+C is upgrade of BMW ICOM, ICOM A2 is Second generation of BMW ISTA Diagnose and programming system. Support both new and old BMW vehicles.
BMW ICOM A2:
Software Version : 2016.07
ISTA/D (ISID /DiagnosticISTA-D 3.55.31 ISTA-P 3.59.0.600
VIN: 2016.06.15
BMW ICOM :
1. Support Multi-language: American English, British English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Swedish, Dutch, Indian, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
2. Hardware Version: ICOM Application-01.40.05
3. Support Vehicles: BMW Cars, BMW Motorcycle, Rolls-Royce, Mini Cooper
4. Support BMW All Series Diagnose and Programming
BMW ICOM A2+B+C Function:
* Interface A2 – OBD diagnostic supporting MOST, D-CAN and K-CAN protocols.
* Interface B – diagnostic via MOST bus, and have connection to A-interface via USB connection.
* Interface C – 20-pin cable for old models.
BMW ICOM A2+B+C Special Features Compared with ICOM :
* The modified ICOM A2 for vehicles with OBD access receives a significantly more powerful processor and more storage capacity.Robust aluminium case will help to avoid damage when using in harsh environments.
* To protect the MOST connector, the ICOM B for vehicles with optical MOST access will be equipped with a soft cover made of rubber instead of the former plastic cap.
* The ICOM C for old series with a diagnostics socket will be additionally equipped with an approx. 20 cm long cable, which facilitates the connection of the ICOM A2 and makes storage in the engine compartment easier.
FAQ of ICOM A2:
Q1: Is there any diagnostic equipment can do BMW530 DA 2003 ? It is better in French
A1: Try to use the BMW ICOM A2
Q2: Does the BMW ICOM A2 have the installation manual?
A2: Inset the hard disk into the computer and input password BMW, you’ll find the installation manual.
Q3: BMW ICOM A2 (SP168-B) can do the BMW old car before 2000?
A3: You can do the old BMW car, if the car can not be done, then try for a few more cars
Q4: 2013 New BMW ICOM A2 + B + C Diagnostic & Programming Tool (SP168-B) can be programmed to control template EGS?
A4: Yes The entire vehicle control unit can be programmed
Top 5 Reasons to Get BMW ICOM A2 with Latest Software
1.BMW ICOM A2 Hardware Version: V2018.03
2.Support Vehicles: BMW Cars, BMW Motorcycle, Rolls-Royce, Mini Cooper
3.Support BMW All Series Diagnose and Programming
4.With Bonus Engineer Programming Software
5. NEW EVG7 DL46/HDD500GB/DDR4GB Diagnostic Controller Tablet PC Ready to Use
This is the package offer for 30% Discount Products BMW ICOM A2+B+C for with 2018.03V Software Plus EVG7 Diagnostic Controller Tablet PC, buy them together, save you a lot.Our engineer can install and test ok for you to use.
Compatible with BMW ICOM, ICOM A2, ICOM Next and ICOM PRO+A3
Software Version : V2018.03
ISTA – D: V4.09.13,with SDP data V4.09.13
ISTA – P: V3.63.02.001 can program F/G/I/K chassis for car (through the ICOM, not other cable )
Vin: V2017.12.01
Not connected 9000 days remaining
BMW ETK: 2018.03
BMW KSD: 03.2018 Multilanguage
BMW FSC Navigation Code Generator
BMWAiCoder for BMW Coding
With free BMW Engineer Software (INPA5.00, NCS3.5.1, WinKFP5.2.3, E-Sys 3.27.1, Psdzdata 63.2), BMW FSC code generator and BMW AiCoder
1. Support Multi-language: American English, British English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Swedish, Dutch, Indian, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
2. Software Version: Newest V2018.03
3. Support Vehicles: For BMW Cars, For BMW Motorcycle, For Rolls-Royce, For Mini Cooper
4. Support for BMW All Series Diagnose and Programming
Support Model:
It is recommended to use Lenovo ThinkPad: T61, T400, T410, T420, T430, X61, X200, X201, X220 X230 and other laptop with Intel chipset, such as I3 I5 / I7 series.
EVG7 DL46 Specification:
Mark : EVG7
Model : DL46
Processor : Intel Celeron 1037(Dual – 1.8Ghz/L3 2M)
DDR : The biggest support memory : 4GB
HDD : 500 GB SATA HDD.
LCD : 10.4 Inch The resolution of the 1024×768
Graphics : touchscreen widescreen LED backlight, the core graphics Intel HD Graphics
Speakers : Built-in Speakers
Wireless : 802.11b/g/n
LAN : The built-in 10-100M card
Bluetooth : BT2.0 , 4.0
USB : USB3.0 / Mini USB / 2 x USB2.0
Card Reader : TF Card Reader
Other Interface : VGA Voice Input / The Sound Output / DC Power Jack / Parallel LPT Port I/O VGA Output
Battery Type : 9 The core of lithium batteries 10.08V 6600 mAh
Power Adapter : 110V-240V The adaptive communication power supply
Battery Life : The specific time depending on the use environment
Specifications : 270×180×60 mm
weight : 1911g (with battery)
Certificates : CE / FCC / RoH
Top 5 Reasons to Get BMW ICOM A2 with Latest Software
1.BMW ICOM A2 Hardware Version: V2018.03
2.Support Vehicles: BMW Cars, BMW Motorcycle, Rolls-Royce, Mini Cooper
3.Support BMW All Series Diagnose and Programming
4.With Bonus Engineer Programming Software
5. NEW EVG7 DL46/HDD500GB/DDR4GB Diagnostic Controller Tablet PC Ready to Use
This is the package offer for 30% Discount Products BMW ICOM A2+B+C for with 2018.03V Software Plus EVG7 Diagnostic Controller Tablet PC, buy them together, save you a lot.Our engineer can install and test ok for you to use.
Compatible with BMW ICOM, ICOM A2, ICOM Next and ICOM PRO+A3
Software Version : V2018.03
ISTA – D: V4.09.13,with SDP data V4.09.13
ISTA – P: V3.63.02.001 can program F/G/I/K chassis for car (through the ICOM, not other cable )
Vin: V2017.12.01
Not connected 9000 days remaining
BMW ETK: 2018.03
BMW KSD: 03.2018 Multilanguage
BMW FSC Navigation Code Generator
BMWAiCoder for BMW Coding
With free BMW Engineer Software (INPA5.00, NCS3.5.1, WinKFP5.2.3, E-Sys 3.27.1, Psdzdata 63.2), BMW FSC code generator and BMW AiCoder
1. Support Multi-language: American English, British English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Swedish, Dutch, Indian, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
2. Software Version: Newest V2018.03
3. Support Vehicles: For BMW Cars, For BMW Motorcycle, For Rolls-Royce, For Mini Cooper
4. Support for BMW All Series Diagnose and Programming
Support Model:
It is recommended to use Lenovo ThinkPad: T61, T400, T410, T420, T430, X61, X200, X201, X220 X230 and other laptop with Intel chipset, such as I3 I5 / I7 series.
EVG7 DL46 Specification:
Mark : EVG7
Model : DL46
Processor : Intel Celeron 1037(Dual – 1.8Ghz/L3 2M)
DDR : The biggest support memory : 4GB
HDD : 500 GB SATA HDD.
LCD : 10.4 Inch The resolution of the 1024×768
Graphics : touchscreen widescreen LED backlight, the core graphics Intel HD Graphics
Speakers : Built-in Speakers
Wireless : 802.11b/g/n
LAN : The built-in 10-100M card
Bluetooth : BT2.0 , 4.0
USB : USB3.0 / Mini USB / 2 x USB2.0
Card Reader : TF Card Reader
Other Interface : VGA Voice Input / The Sound Output / DC Power Jack / Parallel LPT Port I/O VGA Output
Battery Type : 9 The core of lithium batteries 10.08V 6600 mAh
Power Adapter : 110V-240V The adaptive communication power supply
Battery Life : The specific time depending on the use environment
Specifications : 270×180×60 mm
weight : 1911g (with battery)
Certificates : CE / FCC / RoH
BMW ICOM is Professional diagnostic tool for BMW group vehicles.BMW ICOM A2 is upgrade of BMW ICOM, and it’s always next technology of BMW ISTA diagnose and programming product. BMW ICOM A2+B+C has functions as follow: A2 – OBD diagnostic supporting MOST, D-CAN and K-CAN protocols; B – diagnostic via MOST bus, and possess link to A-interface through USB connection; C – 20-pin cable for previous types.
30% Discount Products BMW ICOM A2 Compared with ICOM:
1. The modified ICOM A2 for vehicles with OBD access receives a significantly more powerful processor and more storage capacity.
2. Robust aluminium case will help to avoid damage when using in harsh environments.
3. To protect the MOST connector, the ICOM B for vehicles with optical MOST access will be equipped with a soft cover made of rubber instead of the former plastic cap.
4. The ICOM C for old series with a diagnostics socket will be additionally equipped with an approx. 20 cm long cable, which facilitates the connection of the ICOM A2 and makes storage in the engine compartment easier.
5. BMW ICOM A2+B+C support BMW cars till 2013 year. Support BMW & MINI full system diagnose and offline programming.
2018.07 New BMW ICOM A3+B+C+D Plus EVG7 Controller Tablet PC with WIFI Function
Software Version : V2018.07
ISTA – D: V4.11.30,with SDP data V4.11.30
ISTA – P: 3.64.2 with Engineer Programming
can program F/G/I/K chassis for car (through the ICOM, not other cable )
Vin: V2018.06
BMW ETK: 2018.06
BMW KSD: 2018.05 Multilanguage
BMW FSC Navigation Code Generator
BMWAiCoder for BMW Coding
30% Discount Products BMW ICOM V2018.07 , With free Software:
1. Get engineer version, INPA 5.00,winkfp 5.2.3,NCS 3.5.1, e-sys 3.30.1,data V64.2
2. get Chinese software DR.GINI B020
3. get count code navigation tool software FSC operator code
4. get one-clik hidden brush tool BMWAi V4.6
5. Add DIS Software for Old cars, DISV57 and DISV44,diagnostic and ecu programmer
System Requirements:
Dual-core processor, better above I3; over 4G of memory
Top 5 Reasons to Get BMW ICOM A2+B+C
1.BMW ICOM A2+B+C Hardware Version: V01.40.05
2.Support Vehicles: BMW Cars, BMW Motorcycle, Rolls-Royce, Mini Cooper
3.Support BMW All Series Diagnose and Programming
4.With Bonus Engineer Programming software
AUTONUMEN.COM offer best price New ICOM A2 Diagnostic & Programming For BMW ICOM A2+B+C.
bmw icom A2 is the new update version of old version BMW ICOM. ICOM A2+B+C is second generation diagnostic interface for BMW ISTA system. BMW ICOM A2+B+C support BMW cars till 2013 year. Support BMW & MINI full system diagnose and offline programming.
What is BMW ICOM A2 ?
The modified BMW ICOM A2 for vehicles with OBD access receives a significantly more powerful processor and more storage capacity.Robust aluminium case will help to avoid damage when using in harsh environments.
What is BMW ICOM B ?
To protect the MOST connector, the BMW ICOM B for vehicles with optical MOST access will be equipped with a soft cover made of rubber instead of the former plastic cap.
What is BMW ICOM C ?
The BMW ICOM C for old series with a diagnostics socket will be additionally equipped with an approx. 20 cm long cable, which facilitates the connection of the BMW ICOM A2 and makes storage in the engine compartment easier.
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