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1. Requirements

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Check with the device’s manufacturer if your device is compatible with ethernet connectivity through a USB - Ethernet adapter for ENET cable support. Alternatively, if you are using an ENET Wi-Fi adapter, ensure your device has Wi-Fi connectivity. Here is a convenient table of requirements depending on the connectivity method you choose:

ENET

Wi-Fi

  1. Ethernet to USB adapter*

  1. ENET Wi-Fi Adapter

  1. ENET cable

 

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Choose Micro-USB or USB-C adapter to match your device

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To ensure your hardware is properly configured follow the instructions in this section. The first thing you may notice on your Android screen is a notification of MG Flasher requesting permission to access your connected peripheral. You must accept these requests for MG Flasher to connect to your vehicle.

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Accept permission request to grant MG Flasher access to your peripheral.

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Android users must configure the ethernet adapter before first use. Under “Settings” -> “Connections” -> “More Connection Settings” -> “Ethernet” set the Static IP to 169.254.250.250. Also confirm the following; Netmask: 255.255.0.0, DNS Address: 08.08.08.08 and Default gateway: 0169.0254.0250.01. You may also need to disable Wi-Fi when connected with ENET cable.

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Tap to enable Ethernet, click "Configure Ethernet device", select "Static IP" and enter the IP addresses above. Save.

Note

For some Android 13+ devices car can’t be reachable by cable.

3. Connections

Let’s review how to connect your newly purchased hardware to your smart device and BMW.

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