1. What do I need to flash my car?
One of the following:
ENET Wi-Fi adapter (or cable with ethernet-USB adapter) - it is strongly recommended to use ENET Wi-Fi connection for its fast speed and to reduce the risk of cables disconnecting
2. Will I be able to test MG Flasher without any purchases?
You will be able to download app from store for free, connect to your vehicle and check if the car is supported.
3. Do I need to connect battery charger for flashing procedure?
Yes, battery charger is highly recommended especially for initial flashing. After the initial setup any next OTS Stage Flashes will be much faster and will not require charger however is still recommended.
4. Can I return my car to stock?
Yes! Anytime that you would like. You can also re-lock your ECU.
5. Does my device need to be connected to my car all the time?
No, only during flashing process, logging or reading data from your car.
6. How do I know if my vehicle is supported?
At www.MGFlasher.com you’ll find a list of supported vehicles. The best way is to download and install MG Flasher for free, connect it to your car to check if is supported. Even though we support a wide range of ECU models, sometimes there are revisions that require our attention. If the app shows you it’s unsupported, contact us to see if we can add support for your specific ECU revision.
7. Do I pay separately for Flashing License and OTS map?
Yes, flashing license is required for flashing. You may use stock maps with our custom code for features like burbles on-the-fly, cold start removal and more. For more details on this process, watch our instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-a7PkJs8Y4 .
8. I purchased map pack. Can I use different maps?
Yes, you can switch between all your purchased maps however many times you want.
9. If I flash my car back to stock and would like to flash it again, do I need to purchase another license and map?
No, you can switch between stock and purchased maps as many times as you want.
10. How many cars can I flash with one license?
You will be able to flash one vehicle with 1 license. As the flashing license is VIN locked. However, you will be able to purchase another license for your second car. Our app supports multiple cars on the same device.
11. Can I switch my license to a different account?
Licenses are related to VIN not Google/Apple account. MG Flasher can be used on another device once connected to the vehicle and to our server. Perfect in the event you replace your phone.
12. What happens to my tunes, if I switch to another vehicle?
Flashing license is VIN locked and each vehicle needs separated license. If you choose to sell a car with MG Flasher, the new buyer will have access to all purchases linked with that vehicle’s VIN. In case you choose to take your MG Flasher software with you to another car, we can do a license transfer too. The process will involve deactivating the original car using our app before activating the new car and providing us with both vehicle VINs. The car you will choose to transfer to must be supported. Transfers can only be performed once and do not apply for custom tunes. For details contact us at info@mgflasher.com.
13. Will flashing my car void my warranty?
Tuning changes software on your ECU and it may void your warranty. Our software is designed to keep CVN (Checksum Verification Number) and flash counter untouched. This means our software will be virtually invisible to dealer level diagnostic tools.
14. Trying to download MG Flasher from App Store or Play Store and received not compatible device information. What do I do?
Make sure your using at least Android 7.1 or iOS 10.0.
15. Why I can’t connect to the car, I have good quality cable and newest software installed?
Please make sure that ignition is ON, carefully check your cable connection, check if your device supports ethernet adapter or OTG protocol (depending on which flashing cable/device you are using).