How to download, update and reset factory settings on Launch X431 tablet?

Check the detailed guide below.

PART ONE

How to download and install X431 APP?

Method 1: via APP Init

Method 2: via Chrome

The methods are suitable for all Launch X431 tools with Android system, such as Launch CRP919E BT/ CRP919X BT, X431 PRO Elite, X431 PROS Elite, X431 PRO5 SmartLink, PRO3S+ V2.0, PRO3S+ V5.0, X431 V+ V4.0, X431 V, X431 PRO3 V3.0/ PRO3 V4.0, X431 PRO V4.0, X431 PRO 3S, PRO3 APEX, etc.

Before downloading X431 APP, make sure the WiFi is connected well to X431 device.

Tap “Setting” on the home page

Select Network & internet>> WiFi to connect an available WiFi with good signal

Method 1: via APP Init

Press the home screen and slide up

Select “APP Init”

Input the 12-digit serial number which can be found at the backside of X431 scan tool

Tap “OK” to download and install the diagnostic APP automatically

After the APP is installed successfully, tap “Open the application”

Select “Confirm” to allow X-431 to access phone, camera, location, storage, microphone…

And then tap the button to allow display over other apps

After that, tap the return button at the taskbar to go back to the main menu.

Method 2: via Chrome

Tap Chrome on the home menu

Access https://mycar.x431.com/, and select Services & Support>> Download

Select the version that match the first five digits of the device serial number

For example: X-431 PRO5 Smartbox Android Download (98989)

When it prompts “Chrome needs storage access to download files”, tap “Continue”

Tap “ALLOW” to allow Chrome to access photos, media and files on your device

Tap “OK”

Tap “Details” to download files

Wait a moment until the software is downloaded

Tap the X431 APK downloaded

Click “SETTINGS” to allow your phone to install unknown apps from this source

Tap the button to allow from this source

Select the “Return” icon and select “INSTALL” to install the APP

Select “More details” and select “Install anyway”

After the APP is installed, click “OPEN”

Follow the prompts and tap “ALLOW” to allow X-431 APP to access the device’s location, take pictures and record video, phones, media and files, make and manager phone calls, and record audio

Tap the button to allow display over other apps

After that, tap the “Return” icon, and the X431 tool will start and enter the main menu

PART TWO

How to update diagnostic software for X431 tool?

Tap “Login” at the top right side

Input the available username and password, and tap “Login”

Then select Software Update>> Update to download all the vehicle diagnostic software

PART THREE

How to reset X431 tool to factory settings?

Tap “Setting” on the home page

Select System>> Advanced>> Erase all data (factory reset)>> Erase all data

Wait for the tablet to restart

Use the above method to download and install X431 APP and diagnostic software

Then the Launch X431 tool can be used normally.

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