Written in front: Launch X431 PAD 7 includes online programming function, but it is not turned on by default, and this function is not supported in North America.
Operation steps of Launch X431 PAD 7 configuration online programming function:
Go to options:
Other—Equipment—File Management—-cnlaunch folder—-X431PADV—assets directory, find the file named StdCfg.ini.
Open StdCfg.ini with a text editor and click the edit button on the upper right to make the file editable.
Find the two fields “OnlineFlash” and “Flash”, their default value is 0, which means that the diagnostic software does not support online programming.
Change these two values to 1, and then save. After the save is successful, the corresponding value will become 1, as shown in the circled part in the figure below, which means that the diagnostic software can support the online programming function.
Note: The above online programming functions are not supported in Portugal and Spain;
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico) currently only supports the online programming function of Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
For devices other than China, the “Online Programming” menu option will not be displayed on the home page, and it will only appear after entering the corresponding diagnostic software.
Technical support by: www.obdexpress.co.uk