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System Requirements: ALLDATA Mobile / Diagnostics
IMPORTANT
- ALLDATA Diagnostics (vehicle connection with ALLDATA VCI) is currently available for iOS with scan-only functionality.
- ALLDATA Mobile (Basic Diagnostics with OBDLink device) is available for all three device types *See below for details.
- A limited feature version of the ALLDATA app is available for Android phones and iPhones. See feature list
Tablet / Mobile Device
iOS Device (scan-only)
iPad: 5th generation or later. - Including 2nd generation or later iPad mini, and all generations of iPad Air and iPad Pro.iPhone: iPhone 6 / SE or later
Operating System
- iOS 13.0 or later
Android Device
Screen Size (Tablet): 7″ or largerBuilt-in Storage: 8GB or more
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Camera: Autofocus
Operating System
- Android 5.0 or later
Windows Device
Screen Size: 7″ or largerMemory (RAM): 2GB or more
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Operating System
- Windows 10
Budget Devices
- Low-cost devices that lack basic services, or include parts based on older technology, will not reliably meet the requirements.
- If you cannot access the ALLDATA app in the app store through a low-cost tablet, it probably means that tablet does not have basic features, such as:
- GPS tracking
- Bluetooth using current technology standards
Internet Connection
- High-speed/broadband, such as cable, DSL or satellite.
Subscription
- Access to ALLDATA Mobile / Diagnostics requires an active subscription to:
- ALLDATA Mobile or ALLDATA Diagnostics and…
- ALLDATA Repair / Collision – Updated (my.alldata.com)
- (Optional) Access to ALLDATA Inspection also requires an active subscription to:
- ALLDATA Inspection and…
- ALLDATA Manage Online
OBDII Connection Device Optional – Required to connect to vehicle
ALLDATA Mobile (Basic Diagnostics) – Device sold separately or included with ALLDATA Bundle
- OBDLink MX with Low Energy Bluetooth (ALLDATA Edition – Compatible with all device types)
- OBDLink MX+
- OBDLink MX Bluetooth (Not compatible with iPad)
- OBDLink LX Bluetooth (Not compatible with iPad)
ALLDATA Diagnostics – Device included with subscription
- ALLDATA Diagnostics VCI (Vehicle Connection Interface device – iOS connection is currently scan-only functionality)
- Note: A computer running Microsoft Windows is required to perform device updates.
