Both Launch X431 PRO5 SmartLink (new) and X431 PRO5 SmartBox (old) can work with X431 Key Programmer to do key programming and remote functions. The main difference is that the new Pro5 has a Type-C connector that can directly connect with X-431 Key Programmer, but the old Pro5 doesn’t have a Type-C connector, and requires an extra OTG USB Micro to USB-C Adapter. Check the details below.

Kindly notice:

New X431 PRO5 and old PRO5 also can work with X431 i-TPMS Tool, X431 X-Prog3 to do 315/433MHz Sensors's activation, programming, relearning and diagnosis, and ECU &TCU clone.

*X431 PRO5 SmartBox also needs an OTG USB Micro to USB-C Adapter.

Simple guide to update key programmer software on Launch X431 PRO5:

1.Connect X-431 PRO5 SmartLink and Launch X431 Key Programmer directly

*Connect X-431 PRO5 SmartBox and X-431 Key Programmer via OTG USB Micro to USB-C adapter

2.Update X-431 PRO5 to the latest APK

3. Update software

4. Update firmware and remote database in the Key Programmer option

5. After updating, you can perform the key programming function normally.

Note:

The key programmer software update method also applies to X431 PRO, X431 CRP919E BT, CRP919X BT, X431 IMMO Plus, IMMO Elite, IMMO Pad, IMMO Pro, Pros Elite, X431 PAD VII, X431 PAD V, Pro3 APEX, Pro3 ACE, X431 PRO STAR, Euro Tab III, etc.

Reference:

http://blog.eobdtool.co.uk/how-to-upgrade-and-setup-launch-tool-to-work-with-x431-key-programmer-remote-maker/

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