bootmod3 New Feature Release *** OBD Unlock and OFFLINE Flasher ***

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

Originally Posted by BuLoOoSki

Always good to be sure, but you should be able to update the agent device to the latest version and be good to go using the browser on your phone.

I’ll report back. I’m telling all my people that they/we need to use Windows for now, as per DZenno. This is just for the closed-beta phase of OBD unlock and offline flash testing.

[aboulfad]

BuLoOoSki , its well known for tech junkies that BM3 is the only one or one of very few that use UDS flashing protocol /ENET so yeah they are ahead

Also, it seems that the automation you described, which unfortunately isn't visible to non-users, is a very great benefit. Maybe to experience the game changer platform one would have to pay to play, in another life.

I've asked Maximus in the past to offer a restricted paying version, but only one license exists, all or none.

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

Originally Posted by BuLoOoSki

Always good to be sure, but you should be able to update the agent device to the latest version and be good to go using the browser on your phone.

Just talked to DZenno again about this.

We really need to be using a windows laptop and/or Mac w/windows either in BootCamp or a Windows Virtual Machine during the closed-beta testing phase. This isn’t because OSX doesn’t work or that the OBD Agent WiFi device wouldn’t work either, this is for testing continuity and the ability to use E-SYS, should the need arise, which only runs on Windows.

For anybody reading this, this is ONLY for the closed-beta. Once the wider testing is done and the apps are updated, all goes back to normal (I.e. using Mac, and phones using the OBD Agent WiFi Device).

[BuLoOoSki]

Originally Posted by CaryTheLabelGuy

Just talked to DZenno again about this.

We really need to be using a windows laptop and/or Mac w/windows either in BootCamp or a Windows Virtual Machine during the closed-beta testing phase. This isn’t because OSX doesn’t work or that the OBD Agent WiFi device wouldn’t work either, this is for testing continuity and the ability to use E-SYS, should the need arise, which only runs on Windows.

For anybody reading this, this is ONLY for the closed-beta. Once the wider testing is done and the apps are updated, all goes back to normal (I.e. using Mac, and phones using the OBD Agent WiFi Device).

Agreed, for troubleshooting purposes (should that arise during the beta testing) you need to be on Windows. But I just meant to clarify that even though the updated Android and iOS apps haven't been released yet since this thing is still in "beta testing", you can still unlock your DME and benefit from all the new features using your phone and not necessarily be restricted to a laptop.

[eandy]

Forgive my ignorance I've read through everything and I'm pretty certain of my answer but thought I'd ask it for ease just for confirmation;

I have a standard 2016 F80 M3.

I buy a ENET Cable + Bootmod3 licence. I then contact Bootmod and say hi, I'm UK based need a map for 97 - 99 RON

I then get a map which I flash on, I also have the ability to flash / update on the GTS DCT / TCU updates etc.

I plug in the ENET Cable follow instructions and update / flash.

Is it literally as simple as that?

[BuLoOoSki]

Originally Posted by aboulfad

BuLoOoSki , its well known for tech junkies that BM3 is the only one or one of very few that use UDS flashing protocol /ENET so yeah they are ahead

Also, it seems that the automation you described, which unfortunately isn't visible to non-users, is a very great benefit. Maybe to experience the game changer platform one would have to pay to play, in another life.

I've asked Maximus in the past to offer a restricted paying version, but only one license exists, all or none.

$595 to me would be worth it to satisfy my curiosity and get to play around with some of these features. You don't even have to flash as I know you are not interested in more power. But there are other features offered that you can make use of while still satisfying your curiosity to try and see BM3 in action

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

Originally Posted by BuLoOoSki

Agreed, for troubleshooting purposes (should that arise during the beta testing) you need to be on Windows. But I just meant to clarify that even though the updated Android and iOS apps haven't been released yet since this thing is still in "beta testing", you can still unlock your DME and benefit from all the new features using your phone and not necessarily be restricted to a laptop.

PTF isn’t recommending people use anything but windows for the the closed beta-test for the reasons I stated above. While you can still “unlock your DME and benefit from all the new features” using your phone, that isn’t what is being recommended at this point.

Obviously, this will change in the near future, once the beta is finished.

[CAOZKAN]

Originally Posted by CaryTheLabelGuy

No. All done through OBD.

I got my car bench unlocked before OBD feature. I wonder if using this feature, can I go back and forth to the stock locked vs unlocked map?
P.S. I'm already using the PTF OTS map.

[bb1857]

Yeah buddy I am glad I waited. Just put my order in for the beta version...eager to hear next steps! My car is a few hundred miles away getting some cosmetics done so I cant wait till I get her back and load the tune!!

[jjurroz]

I just got a new license (never had one before) and tried to add my vehicle using the license sent over email but I get an error on the website (yes the agent is running in the background). Do you need to have the DME unlocked before activating license? (I'm not part of the closed beta yet, perhaps this is the issue)

Any help is appreciated.

[f8xdct]

Originally Posted by CaryTheLabelGuy

Flash Counter Questions...

Subscribed but I haven't seen an answer to the flash counter questions

[jshwon]

So I'm clear the BM3 software allows you access to a OTS stage 1 or 2 tune along with ability to custom tune and BMW factory CS GTS maps?

[tom @ eas]

Have another E85 flash already scheduled for the dyno tomorrow - perfect timing. Great work guys!

[UGADawgFan]

This is so fantastic...I also am glad I waited. Heck you can get downpipes and the BM3 for less than the price other vendors are charging for just their flash.

No point in doing power mods in the rainy Seattle winter, but can't wait for the weather to warm up and dry out!! This will definitely be my first spring mod.

[6SPD GOD]

Originally Posted by proTUNING Freaks

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Just messaged you through forums, please get back to me whenever you can

[MWcoupe]

Do you guys have an authorized shop in nyc that goes through the whole process of the tune

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by jjurroz

I just got a new license (never had one before) and tried to add my vehicle using the license sent over email but I get an error on the website (yes the agent is running in the background). Do you need to have the DME unlocked before activating license? (I'm not part of the closed beta yet, perhaps this is the issue)

Any help is appreciated.

Yea you need to join the close-beta first

Originally Posted by jshwon

So I'm clear the BM3 software allows you access to a OTS stage 1 or 2 tune along with ability to custom tune and BMW factory CS GTS maps?

Yes, OTS Map of your choice, Free CS & GTS maps as well. Including GTS DCT Flash (Free).

Originally Posted by MNMWMWMN

Just messaged you through forums, please get back to me whenever you can

Email them sales@protuningfreaks.com , they're pretty swamped so not sure PM's will be seen as fast

Originally Posted by MWcoupe

Do you guys have an authorized shop in nyc that goes through the whole process of the tune

Yes check their Dealer Listing on their web; I think EnzoRacing is the only one in NYC.

[Nightmare1708]

Has anyone tried offline flashing yet? I'm just wondering how we can flash the car without having a laptop connected to the internet to even access the bootmod3 web page.

[aboulfad]

Originally Posted by MNMWMWMN

1. Does this mean no more flagging at the dealer if flashed back to stock?

2. In order to keep the flash counter stock and avoid tamper code, does the DME need to be removed or OBD would do just fine?

My apologies if this questions seems foolish, I'd appreciate some explanation.

No q's are foolish, but the expectation that one parameter camouflage will shelter your car from being detected is ;-) And no DME removal, this is all thru the new OBD method.

Originally Posted by ///m.3

Subscribed but I haven't seen an answer to the flash counter questions

What q's ? That by using this new capability you car won't be detected, no smart vendor will guarantee you that.

[6SPD GOD]

Originally Posted by aboulfad

No q's are foolish, but the expectation that one parameter camouflage will shelter your car from being detected is ;-) And no DME removal, this is all thru the new OBD method.

Thank you for the clarification!

[135Hoser]

I think I was able to apply the GTS DCT Flash tune today, via my obd2 port, on my virgin ECU.

Shifts seem a bit smoother? I dunno.

Hoping to hear back from PTF tomorrow about being included in the beta for ECU flashing.

[asimba]

If I have downpipes and I flash it back to stock, would the car throw CEL? Because if I have to take my car to service for whatever reason and have to throw it back to stock, I don’t want the CEL to pop while they have the car.
Or is there a map that can prevent the CEL while in stock mode?
Thanks