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ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 on Windows Pc

Developed By: WGSoft.de

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 16.724 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 5.10
Size 10.9 MB
Release Date July 20, 24
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (10)]

What's New:
Lots of optimizations and improvements [see more]

Description from Developer:
ScanMaster Lite is an application for vehicle diagnostics to OBD-2/EOBD standards. It "transforms" your Android smartphone or tablet together with an ELM327 diagnostic in... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 and install on Windows PC. ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 is free Communication app, developed by WGSoft.de. Latest version of ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 is 5.10, was released on 2024-07-20 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 16,724 users, 2,573 users had rated it 5*, 11,548 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2 on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

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ScanMaster Lite is an application for vehicle diagnostics to OBD-2/EOBD standards. It "transforms" your Android smartphone or tablet together with an ELM327 diagnostic interface to a vehicle diagnostic device. Many important OBD-2 functions are despite "Lite" available without restriction. Only the number of parameters and error codes are limited compared to the Pro version. The paid Pro version with even more features can be purchased via In-App Billing function.

The following ELM327 and compatible OBD2 interfaces are supported:
UniCarScan UCSI-2000/2100
     APOS BT OBD 327
     OBDLink MX/MX+
     OBDLink LX
     OBDLink Bluetooth and WiFI
     ELM327 Bluetooth and WiFi
Pearl Lescars Bluetooth and WiFi

The interfaces can be purchased on our websites https://www.wgsoft.de/shop/ or https://www.obd-2.de/shop/ if required.

Everything completely in German and English. In the graphical representation of data, there are "pause" function. In this mode, the recorded data can be scrolled and zoomed by gesture.

We would greatly appreciate the feedback on the app. Please send us an email about your experiences, opinions or suggestions.
Lots of optimizations and improvements
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.