Launch released a major X431 IMMO software update on September 21, 2026, adding BMW B48/B58 MDG1 ECU bench unlocking, boot-mode MDG1 support, SIMOS 18.x cloning and many new RH850, BENCH and BOOT functions for X-PROG5, X-PROG3 PC Adapter and Launch ECU Programmer.
Detailed comparison of Launch Smartlink C V2 and new V4 VCI. Explore hardware upgrades, diagnostic features, and performance improvements for professional workshops.
Compare Launch X-PROG5 and X-PROG3 – the ultimate 3-in-1 immobilizer programmer for VW, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche. Discover key programming, ECU cloning, and advanced module support for European vehicles.
From May 25, 2026, Volkswagen Group mandates Google Authenticator for SFD activation on VW, Audi, Škoda, and SEAT. Full guide for Launch X431 scanners – device compatibility, step‑by‑step workflow, and QR code pairing.
Step-by-step guide to resolve "Firmware update failed" on Launch Creader 2.0 BBA scanner with V12.12/V51.66. Re-download firmware from Update Center and repair. Works for other Creader series.
This tutorial demonstrates how to program a new key for Volkswagen instrument clusters, such as the 2013 VW Jetta flip key, using the Launch X431 IMMO Plus or IMMO Elite tool.
Launch X431 released a new software update for its heavy-duty truck diagnostic tools, upgrading the X431 HD APP and optimizing the diagnostic software for enhanced functionality.