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OBDeleven Explained: Complete Buying Guide

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OBDeleven Explained: Complete Buying Guide
If you are looking to maximize the potential of your car, from advanced diagnostics to customizations, but need help figuring out where to start? We are here to simplify the journey for you. 

Since OBDeleven offers unique features for different car brands and models, in this blog post, we'll review the main differences between key features, plans and even mobile applications. 

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced auto enthusiast, this guide will assist you in selecting the best options to suit your needs. 
 

Devices and features  

 
OBDeleven has two devices – the OBDeleven device (FirstGen) and the NextGen device. The OBDeleven device has fewer features and works only with Android and Harmony, while NextGen is a more advanced version that offers various features for different car brands and models and works with iOS, Android, and Harmony. 
 
All features range from Advanced Diagnostics and customizations for Volkswagen Group (VAG) and select BMW Group vehicles with One-Click Apps – to Basic OBD2 Diagnostics for all car brand owners to easily diagnose engine-related problems. Below you’ll find a brief rundown of key features. If you’d like to see all available features, visit the Features page and select your car brand for more information.  
 
 
Features for Volkswagen Group (VAG):
 
  • Perform Advanced Diagnostics – scan all available control units, read, clear, and share trouble codes.  
  • Customize your car’s comfort features and reset service reminders with One-Click Apps (pre-made car coding applications).  
  • Manually program vehicles with Professional Features – modify various car functions with Coding and Adaptations.   
  • View and test Live Data from your control units in real-time, like engine speed, coolant temperature, oil temperature, etc. 
 
Features for BMW Group:
  
  • Perform Advanced Diagnostics – scan all available control units, read, clear, and share trouble codes for E (from 2008), F, G, I-series, MINI (F-series), and select Rolls-Royce models. 
  • Customize your car’s comfort features and reset service reminders with One-Click Apps (pre-made car coding applications) for F, G, I-series, MINI (F-series), and select Rolls-Royce models. E-series doesn’t have One-Click Apps.
 
Features for all other car brands (with CAN-bus protocol, from 2008):  
 
  • Run Basic OBD2 Diagnostics and diagnose engine-related problems – scan & read fault codes stored in a vehicle's engine control unit.    
  • Clear fault codes – identify faults and clear non-critical issues in seconds. 
     

 One-Click Apps 

   
OBDeleven’s One-Click Apps are pre-made car coding applications that allow daily drivers and professionals to customize vehicle features with just a single tap on their smartphone – without any specialized knowledge. Drivers can easily adjust, activate and deactivate comfort features, modify and add new vehicle functions, or – access manufacturer-hidden features. One-Click Apps are available for all Volkswagen Group (VAG) and BMW F, G, I-series, MINI (F-series), and select Rolls-Royce models – currently, they’re unavailable for E-series. 


 

Plans   

 
To make it easier for users to choose the features they need, OBDeleven has three main plans – FREE, PRO, and ULTIMATE. Every plan is created to cater to different driver needs, experience, and comfort.
 
The FREE Plan comes by default with every device. It’s a perfect plan for beginners and all daily drivers to diagnose cars, check vehicle information, and access One-Click Apps for all Volkswagen Group (VAG) and select BMW Group drivers. The FREE Plan also offers the Basic OBD2 Diagnostics feature for all other car brands.  
 
The PRO and ULTIMATE Plans offer advanced features for more experienced auto enthusiasts and Volkswagen Group (VAG) professionals. These features include extensive coding and adaptation capabilities, including the SFD Unlock feature. As an officially licensed third-party tool, OBDeleven lets users unlock their VAG vehicles and modify them via programming.  

 

Mobile apps

   
OBDeleven has two main mobile apps available on Google Play,  AppStore, and AppGallery. 
  • OBDeleven VAG app – Advanced Diagnostics, One-Click Apps, and Professional Features for all Volkswagen Group (VAG) vehicles. 
  • OBDeleven app – Advanced Diagnostics and One-Click Apps for select BMW Group vehicles, and Basic OBD2 Diagnostics for all brands supporting the CAN-bus protocol, such as Ford, Mercedes, Toyota, etc.
     

How to use OBDeleven?   

 
 
All you have to do to start using your device is:  
 
Step 1: Identify your needs and choose the right Plan for you. 
Step 2: Download the correct mobile app and create an account. 
Step 3: Plug your NextGen device into the OBD2 port. 
Step 4: Connect your device to your smartphone via Bluetooth. 
 

Closing thoughts

   
With a strong focus on enhancing diagnostic capabilities and growing an engaged community, OBDeleven continues to push forwards. And a big part of that is our community. We try to consider every suggestion and feedback – and that’s why we’ve added the E-series. Now we offer the Advanced Diagnostics feature to solve diagnostic needs for many enthusiasts. What will we add in the future? Keep an eye out for more news in the future!