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Working mobile phone app (Android only)
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v1.2.1 out 02.03.21
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Function
See this
post for data of screen-shots.
Requirements
1. Android system (phone, tablet, Amazon fire) with working bluetooth.
2. Bluetooth OBD2 device with ATPPS 1.1
- cost £5 to £20.
Some people reporting instability and errors in recordings best to purchase OBD2 device with PIC18F25K80 chipset.
Procedure
1. Install the apk on the android phone or tablet,
2. Plug the Bluetooth OBD2 device into the car OBD2 port, (on ZS it's a little below the bonnet pull release in the driver's foot well, line up device and push into it)
3. Switch the car to "Ready" mode
4. In Android bluetooth settings, pair the phone to the OBD2 device (password probably 1234 or 0000)
5. Run the app, in the app menu select the device that you paired.
6. then it should work. If not troubleshoot
Troubleshooting
? Can't install APK. Make sure it's on an android phone (or tablet). Allow the option to "Install from unknown sources". Otherwise Google your error for your phone model. Ask in the forum if anyone else has this phone model.
? Fails at 10-20% scantools. Incompatible OBD2 device. From Google app store download "ELM327 Identifer" app , connect and scan. If ATPPS 1.1 missing then incompatible. Source another OBD2 device... ask on forum what has worked for others. Best to get PIC18F25K80 chipset.
? Fails at 36-40% vehicle scan and app shuts down... Your car ECU is in deep sleep try waking it by unlocking this might wake for few minutes only, can be repeated. If fails then put car in "Ready" mode.
? Alarm is triggering shortly after locking car door. Either your OBD2 device was incompatible to begin with, then remove it from port before locking. Or your DRLs were switched off with the app. Disconnect the app (or switch DRLs on) before locking the car.
? Rotating screen kills the app. Yeah it's a known bug either switch auto-rotate off in Android settings, or don't physically rotate the screen while using the app.
? WiFi only or wired usb OBD2 devices are yet to be confirmed to work with the current app. Stick to Bluetooth.
? MG car is not ZS EV. App has not been designed nor tested in other cars. But it may still work in other SAIC MGs. ( I would caution against switching DRLs off in other than the ZS EV).
Potential risks
?See this
post here
?I have had some background WiFi usuage but not mobile data. I have blocked the app from using my data and WiFi as a precaution and would advocate that to all.
App Author/Developer:
Chosen to remain anonymous. Friend of Wannadit Wan-in (aka Captain DIY) as per video below.
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Original post is below
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Above is evidence of Bluetooth OBD2 working with torque pro. It gives the information we want, SoH SoC, HV battery temp (for optimal rapid charging) and more.
Details in Thai can be found
here. Where the screenshot was taken from.
There is an android app that can be downloaded here:
link for first app added
App tells SoH and can switch DRL on/off. then torque pro is supposed to be launched from it.
I tried with my old adapter that I used to work on my Mercedes w204. Unfortunately I can't get it to work. I'm guessing a better adapter might work (possibly one that works for VAG cars).
Yes I know we have OVMS but it's not cheap, it's wired solution that some don't feel comfortable with, and it doesn't add much extra USEFUL than the above screen shot.
www.mgevs.com
