Connecting to your vehicle

Once you have downloaded xDelete to your Android or iOS device and purchased the necessary additional hardware, you can connect to your vehicle. xDelete requires the correct adapter for your device AND your vehicle. This section explains the possible combinations.
A graphical overview can be found HERE.

Preparing device

 

• Make sure your device has at least 25% battery capacity left.

• Set your device to airplane mode. Bluetooth and 4G/cellular must be turned off. Especially if you are flashing over a Wi-Fi connection. (more stable connection)

• Cable connection: Make sure you give xDelete the necessary rights to access the local USB/Lightning port on your device.

• Once a flash has started, leave your device alone. Do not move or touch it.

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Preparing vehicle

• Do not open or close any doors during the process. If you wish to stay outside during the process, open the side window and operate your unit outside the vehicle.

• The ignition must be switched ON, and the engine must be switched OFF.

• Make sure your gearbox is in the 'P' position.

• Switch off ALL auxiliary equipment: Headlights, interior lights, heating, heated seats, radio, NavScreen, etc.

• Fasten the driver's seatbelt before starting the flash!
  Do not release the seatbelt until the process is complete!
  (this will keep the ignition ON)

• Set your device to Flight mode. (only Wi-Fi ON)
  Incoming calls via Bluetooth will not only disturb the Android device but also your car.

• Make sure you’re only flashing with a good, healthy battery. xDelete will refuse to start a flash operation below a certain voltage level.

 

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Connecting through DCAN Cable (E-Series ONLY)

ANDROID E-SERIES

This section only applies to E-series cars. DCAN cables can only be used with Android devices and E-series cars.

• Plug the cable into the OBD port of your car. The OBD port is located in the driver's footwell on the left-hand side.

• Connect the OBD/DCAN cable to your USB OTG adapter (these are generic adapters needed to connect USB devices on Android) and Android devices.

• Unlock your device and wait for the USB permission screen to appear. On this screen, make sure you're giving xDelete permanent access. On some Android versions, the screen will only appear after xDelete has been launched. Wait a few seconds after connecting the USB OTG cable.

• Launch xDelete and click on the “Connect new car” button on the bottom.

• The first time the car is connected, xDelete will automatically save its data to your device. You are now ready to redeem your voucher code. (Active Internet required)

• After redeeming your voucher code, you can continue to select your desired xDrive setting and click on „Flash Now".

During the flash, error messages will appear in the car. This is completely normal. These will disappear after the flash.

If some fault codes remain after the flash, you can go to “More” in the bottom menu, read and clear the fault codes this way.
Please note that some faults can only be cleared after the car has gone into full sleep. (Ignition switched off and car locked for at least 20 seconds).

Connecting via THOR / MHD / xHP Flashtool DCAN Wi-Fi Adapter (E-Series & G-Series)

ANDROID IOS E-Series G-Series

This section only applies to the orange MHD Wi-Fi adapter, pink Thor Wi-Fi adaptor or blue xHP Flashtool adapter in combination with E-series vehicles.
For F-Series vehicles, please refer to the ENET cable or ENET WiFi sections below.

Most Android devices prefer Wi-Fi connections to 4G/LTE. Once you connect to the Wi-Fi network created by the THOR or MHD Wi-Fi adapter, you will no longer be able to access the Internet, even if the cellular network is still active. Therefore, the initial unlocking of the vehicle requires a special procedure when using the THOR or orange MHD Wi-Fi adapter:

• Open the xDelete App: Start with the Internet, i.e. not connected to the Wi-Fi adapter. This only applies to the very first start. It's not needed after that.

• Plug the Wi-Fi adapter into the OBD port and wait 10-20 seconds. Connect to the created Wi-Fi on your vehicle.

• Launch xDelete and click on the “Connect new car” button on the bottom.

• Once the vehicle has been saved, you need an active internet connection to redeem a licence. Please disconnect from Thor/MHD WIFI before redeeming and reconnect afterwards.

• After redeeming your voucher code, you can continue to select your desired xDrive setting and click on „Flash Now".

During the flash, error messages will appear in the car. This is completely normal. These will disappear after the flash.

If some fault codes remain after the flash, you can go to “More” in the bottom menu, read and clear the fault codes this way.
Please note that some faults can only be cleared after the car has gone into full sleep. (Ignition switched off and car locked for at least 20 seconds).

Setup requirements on iOS

IOS only

Connecting with ENET cable (F-Series & G-Series)

ANDROID IOS F-SERIES G-SERIES

Android users will need to configure the Ethernet port after connecting the ENET adapter to their devices. Please open the settings on your device. Depending on your version of Android, the procedure may be slightly different. The screenshots are taken from a Galaxy S9 phone running Android 9.

You only need to do this the first time you connect. Your phone will remember these settings for subsequent connections. You may need to reconnect after saving the settings for them to take effect.

• Open the xDelete App: Start with an active Internet connection, i.e. not connected to the ENET cable.
  This only applies to the very first start of xDelete. Not needed afterwards.

• Plug your ENET connector into the OBD port and wait 10-20 seconds. The OBD port is located on the left-hand side of the driver's footwell. Please give xDelete permanent access rights when you first start the app. On some Android versions, the screen will not appear until the xDelete app has been launched.

• Launch xDelete and click on the “Connect new car” button on the bottom.

• When the vehicle is connected for the first time, xDelete will automatically save its data to your device.

• Once the vehicle has been saved, you will need an active internet connection to redeem a licence. Please disconnect the ENET cable before redeeming it and reconnecting it afterwards.

• After redeeming your voucher code, you can continue to select your desired xDrive setting and click on „Flash Now".

During the flash, error messages will appear in the car. This is normal. These will be cleared after the flash.

If some fault codes remain after the flash, you can go to “More” in the bottom menu, read and clear the fault codes this way.
Please note that some faults can only be cleared after the car has gone into full sleep. (Ignition switched off and car locked for at least 20 seconds).

Setup requirements on Android

Android 11 and newer

Make sure you have the latest Android version installed. To connect to your car using a wired Ethernet connection, you must enable Ethernet Tethering - a new option introduced with Android 11. To enable Ethernet Tethering, please follow these steps:

• Connect your ENET cable to your Android 11 device (use a suitable adapter)

• Go to Settings → Connections → Mobile Hotspot and Tethering → Enable Ethernet Tethering.

Android 10 and older

On Android, you must configure a static IP address:

Setup requirements on iOS

IOS only

Connecting with Black MHD ENET Wi-Fi adapter (F-Series & G-Series)

ANDROID IOS F-SERIES G-SERIES

Plug the adapter into your OBD port and connect to the created Wi-Fi called "MHD_xxxx" with the password "MHD_ENET". No further configuration is required. The adapter works with both Apple and Android devices.

Most smartphones prefer Wi-Fi connections to 4G/LTE. Once you connect to the Wi-Fi network created by the MHD ENET Wi-Fi adapter, you will no longer be able to access the Internet, even if the mobile phone is still switched on. Therefore, the initial unlocking of the vehicle requires a special procedure when using the black MHD Wi-Fi adapter:

• Open the xDelete App: Start with the Internet, i.e. not connected to the Wi-Fi wireless adapter. This only applies to the very first start of xDelete. It's not needed after that.

• Connect your Wi-Fi adapter to the OBD port and wait 10-20 seconds. Connect to the created Wi-Fi on your device.

• Launch xDelete and click on the “Connect new car” button on the bottom.

• When the vehicle is connected for the first time, xDelete will perform the online support check and automatically save its data to your device.

• Once the vehicle has been saved, you need an active internet connection to redeem a licence. Please switch to your local Wi-Fi or 4G connection and return to the MHD Wi-Fi afterwards!

• After redeeming your voucher code, you can continue to select your desired xDrive setting and click on „Flash Now".

During the flash, error messages will appear in the car. This is normal. These will be cleared after the flash.

If some fault codes remain after the flash, you can go to “More” in the bottom menu, read and clear the fault codes this way.
Please note that some faults can only be cleared after the car has gone into full sleep. (Ignition switched off and car locked for at least 20 seconds).

Setup requirements on iOS

IOS only

Connection via MHD UNI Wi-Fi adapter (E-, F- & G-series)

ANDROID IOS WINDOWS 10Apple Silicon MAc

xDelete also supports the new MHD UNI Wi-Fi adapter. Simply plug the adapter into your OBD port and connect to the correct Wi-Fi. Based on the detected protocol, the Wi-Fi SSID will be one of the following

• E-series only this Wifi - MHD CAN XXXX

• F-series only this Wifi - MHD ENET XXXX

• G-series only this Wifi - MHD CAN XXXX

No further configuration is required. The adapter will work with all listed devices.

The MHD UNI Wi-Fi adapter supports E-, F- and G-series cars.

Most Android devices prefer Wi-Fi connections to 4G/LTE. Once you connect to the Wi-Fi network created by the MHD UNI Wi-Fi adapter, you will no longer be able to access the Internet, even if the mobile phone is still switched on. Therefore, a special procedure is required to unlock the vehicle for the first time:

• Open the xDelete App: Start with the Internet, i.e. not connected to the Wi-Fi wireless adapter. This only applies to the very first start of xDelete. It's not needed after that.

• Connect your Wi-Fi adapter to the OBD port and wait 10-20 seconds. Connect to the created Wi-Fi on your device. See above which one to choose.

• Launch xDelete and click on the “Connect new car” button on the bottom.

• When the vehicle is connected for the first time, xDelete will perform the online support check and automatically save its data to your device.

• Once the vehicle has been saved, you need an active internet connection to redeem a licence. Please switch to your local Wi-Fi or 4G connection and return to the MHD Wi-Fi afterwards!

• After redeeming your voucher code, you can continue to select your desired xDrive setting and click on „Flash Now".

During the flash, error messages will appear in the car. This is normal. These will be cleared after the flash.

If some fault codes remain after the flash, you can go to “More” in the bottom menu, read and clear the fault codes this way.
Please note that some faults can only be cleared after the car has gone into full sleep. (Ignition switched off and car locked for at least 20 seconds).

How to Update the MHD UNI Adapter

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