If you're already familiar with xHP Flashtool for Android or iOS, xHP Flashtool for Windows will be second nature. xHP Flashtool for Windows offers the same functionality as the mobile versions for Android and iOS. Thanks to our cross-platform licence management, you can simply log in with your existing xHP account and connect to existing vehicles or unlock new ones.

1 System Requirements
- 1.1 Minimum specifications
2 Installation
- 2.1 Troubleshooting
- 2.2 In-App-Updates
3 Set up Connection
- 3.1 OBD/DCAN Cable
- 3.2 DCAN Wi-Fi Adapter
- 3.3 ENET Cable
- 3.4 ENET Wi-Fi Adapter

System Requirements

Although xHP Flashtool for Windows has been extensively tested on a variety of devices with no problems, there may be system configurations that don't provide the experience we are aiming for. Please follow our general guidelines and the minimum specifications below. If you experience any problems running xHP Flashtool for Windows on your computer, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@xautomotive.com.

Minimum specifications

Processor: x86 or x64, Intel Core i3 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent
Operating System: Windows 10 Version 1809 (OS build 17763) or higher
- Your version of Windows must support the .msixbundle package format in order to install xHP Flashtool for Windows. Check the link below if you are unsure:
  - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/supported-platforms
RAM: 4 GB
Internet: An Internet connection is required to log in, unlock licenses, and download resources

Installation

To install xHP Flashtool on your Windows computer download and run the installer from this link:

https://www.xhpflashtool.com/windows/installer.zip

“Windows protected your PC”

The first time you run the xHP installer, Windows may display a message saying "Windows has protected your PC". To run the installation anyway, click 'Read more' and 'Run anyway'.

The installer will automatically pre-select the latest version available. To install xHP Flashtool click the Install button and follow the instructions.

Troubleshooting

If the installation fails with the following error message, try again until it succeeds. Sometimes Windows downloads additional files in the background that are not available for a few minutes.

App installation failed with error message: Deployment Add operation with target volume C: on Package RBTTUNINGGMBH.xHPFlashtool_4.4.3200.0_neutral_~_29q70by4rbtbc from: (xHP.Flashtool.UWP_4.4.3200.0_x86.msixbundle) failed with error 0x8000FFFF. See for help diagnosing app deployment issues. (0x8000ffff)

In-App-Updates

Once xHP Flashtool is installed on your computer, it will check for new updates on startup. If a new version is available, you will be prompted to upgrade to the new version.

Set up Connection

Before you get started, make sure you're familiar with our general connection and hardware recommendations: https://rbttuning.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/RBTTUNING/pages/1179749

OBD/DCAN Cable

xHP Flashtool will automatically detect if an OBD/DCAN cable is connected to your computer.
Usually, OBD/DCAN cable connections work straight out of the box, but in some cases, you may need to install an additional FTDI driver.

Drivers: Additional FTDI VCP driver required in some cases (Source:

https://ftdichip.com/drivers/d2xx-drivers/)

Installation Guides: https://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm

Network settings: no additional settings
Firewall settings: no additional settings

More information about the DCAN Cable can be found here.

The DCAN-cable cannot be used to unlock and then flash the 3rd generation 8HP transmission in G-Series BMWs and the new Supra.

Those need a DCAN Wi-Fi, BM3 Wi-Fi or MHD UNI adapter..

DCAN Wi-Fi Adapter

Connect to one of the supported DCAN Wi-Fi adapters to a regular Wi-Fi network. The supported adapters are

Thor Wi-Fi adapter (pink)
MHD Wi-Fi Adapter (orange)
xHP Flashtool Wi-Fi adapter (blue)

Connection to the vehicle should work immediately, regardless of network and firewall settings.

Drivers: no additional drivers are needed
Network settings: no additional settings are required
Firewall settings: no additional settings are required

ENET Cable

Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your computer. Sometimes, the connection may not work immediately, and additional network settings may be required. Sometimes, unused Windows network adapters interfere with the connection and need to be disabled.

If you don't know which network adapters to disable, you can disable all network adapters except the Ethernet adapter and see if the connection works. You can then re-enable the network adapters to determine which ones are causing the problem.

Drivers: no additional drivers are required
Network settings: deactivate unused network adapters (NAT bridges, etc.)
Firewall settings: no additional settings are required

ENET Wi-Fi Adapter

Connect the ENET WiFi adapter to a regular WiFi network. Sometimes, the connection may not work immediately, and additional network settings may be required. Sometimes, unused Windows network adapters interfere with the connection and need to be disabled.

If you don't know which network adapters to turn off, try turning off all network adapters except the Wi-Fi adapter and see if the connection works. You can then re-enable the network adapters to find out which ones are causing the interference.

Drivers: no additional drivers required
Network settings: deactivate unused network adapters (NAT bridges, etc.)
Firewall settings: no additional settings are required

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