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ActiveOBD on Windows Pc

Developed By: ActiveOBD.com

License: Free

Rating: 3,3/5 - 673 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.7.1
Size 15.3 MB
Release Date December 12, 23
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (6)]

What's New:
Fixed app crash on closing [see more]

Description from Developer:
The OBDII scanner app with a special support of Subaru make.

Requirements:
- Subaru vehicle MY 2012+ (OBD CAN communication protocol);
- compliant ELM327-type adapter (see below).... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download ActiveOBD and install on Windows PC. ActiveOBD is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by ActiveOBD.com. Latest version of ActiveOBD is 3.7.1, was released on 2023-12-12 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of ActiveOBD is 3,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 673 users, 193 users had rated it 5*, 257 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ActiveOBD on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ActiveOBD on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ActiveOBD 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 ActiveOBD 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 "ActiveOBD" 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 ActiveOBD 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 "ActiveOBD" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 3.7.1.

Download ActiveOBD 3.7.1 on Windows PC – 15.3 MB

The OBDII scanner app with a special support of Subaru make.

Requirements:
- Subaru vehicle MY 2012+ (OBD CAN communication protocol);
- compliant ELM327-type adapter (see below).

The app supports both Bluetooth Classic (3.0) and Bluetooth Low Energy (4.0) connection protocols.

Premium-level adapters supported (in-app products, better speed and stability):
- vLinker BM / BM+ (from $35);
- vLinker MC+;
- OBDLink LX / MX + (Bluetooth 3.0);
- OBDLink CX (Bluetooth 4.0 LE).

Note: latest firmware is required, please check manufacturer website for details.

Entry-level adapters supported (moderate speed, good stability, BASIC functionality):
- Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE).

Conditionally compliant adapters (BASIC functionality):
- Viecar Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE);
- ELM327 v2.1 geniune only (http://www.elmelectronics.com);
- ELM327 v1.4-1.5 (including some noname clones).

Unsupported adapters:
- ELM327 v2.1 noname clones.

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Note: WIFI adapters support is available in beta version. You can use mobile data and OBD WiFi adapter at the same time: depending on your phone firmware, the system may show you a pop-up when WiFi with no Internet detected - the rule of thumb here is that you should select to use MOBILE DATA and KEEP the WiFi network connected.
Fixed app crash on closing
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.