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  • Page 2 Version: V1.00.000 Revised date: 2013-10-25...
  • Page 3 X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Safety Precautions Copyright Information Copyright © 2013 by LAUNCH TECH. CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of LAUNCH.
  • Page 4 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Before using X-431 V+, please read the following safety information carefully. Never collide, throw, or punch X-431 V+, and avoid falling, extruding and blending it. Do not use X-431 V+ in exceptionally cold or hot, dusty, damp or dry environments.
  • Page 5 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Safety Precautions on. High voltage transients may encounter at the moment of disconnecting, which may damage the sensors and the ECU. Protect the computer from magnetic object. Do cut off the power supply of ECU system before welding on the vehicle. Pay more attention to the ECU and the sensors when the operation is next to them.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ....................1 ................... 1 RODUCT ROFILE ....................1 EATURES X-431 V+ ............... 2 NOWLEDGE OF 1.3.1 X-431 V+ Whole Set ................2 1.3.2 X-431 V+ Tablet PC ................3 1.3.3 X-431 V+ protection sleeve ...............
  • Page 7 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Table of Contents 4 HOW TO DIAGNOSE..................16 4.1 C ..............16 ONNECT CAR CONNECTOR 4.2 B ................. 16 LUETOOTH SETTING 4.3 D ................17 IAGNOSIS FLOWCHART 4.4 U ............17 SER AND CONNECTOR REGISTRATION 4.4.1 User registration ................
  • Page 8 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Table of Contents 5.2.2 Download files ................. 42 5.2.3 Manage bookmarks ................. 42 5.2.4 Set homepage ................. 43 5.2.5 Clear history..................43 5.3 U ..................43 SING LUETOOTH 5.3.1 Open Bluetooth................43 5.3.2 Allow other devices to search for X-431 V+ ........43 5.3.3 Search other devices and pair X-431 V+ with it ......

  • Page 9: Introduction

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Profile X-431 V+ is a new Android-based vehicle trouble diagnostic device developed for internet applications. It inherits from LAUNCH’s advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of vehicles, featuring powerful functions, and providing precise test result.

  • Page 10: Knowledge Of X-431 V

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ in SD card efficiently; Settings: to configure your personalized X-431 V+ through it; Other additional functions: alarm, calendar and calculator etc. Applications: Other android based applications can be customized to install or uninstall.

  • Page 11: X-431 V+ Tablet Pc

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ 1.3.2 X-431 V+ Tablet PC Fig. 1-2 X-431 V+ Tablet PC Name Notes Light intensity sensor Front camera POWER key In Off mode, press it to turn on X-431 V+; In On mode, press it to activate the LCD if the LCD is blank.

  • Page 12: X-431 V+ Protection Sleeve

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ In On mode, press it to turn off the LCD if the LCD lights up. VOLUME +/- key Used to adjust the volume. Microphone Rear camera Card slot Earphone jack USB port /Charging slot Speakers...

  • Page 13: Golo Diagnostic Connector (Applied For Personal Car Owners)

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ Fig. 1-5 DBScar diagnostic connector ① OBD-16 diagnostic To connect to vehicle’s OBD2 connector DLC. ② Power indicator It lights up while plugging the DBScar connector into vehicle’s DLC. ③ Communication It will flash once the DBScar indicator...

  • Page 14: Technical Parameters

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ 1.4 Technical Parameters X-431 V+: Operating system: Android CPU: Four-core 1.2GHz processor Battery: 6600mh, rechargeable polymer lithium battery Extension memory card: 32G Micro SD(TF) card supported Memory: 1GB Storage capacity: 8GB LCD: 10.1 inch LCD resolution: 1280 X 800 Touch screen: capacitive touch screen...

  • Page 15: Preparations

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ USB data cable Non-16pin connector 2 Preparations 2.1 Charging X-431 V+ Insert the included USB cable into the charger. Plug the charger into AC outlet. Connect the other end of USB cable to X-431 V+. If appears on the screen, it indicates it is being charged.

  • Page 16: Tips On Finger Operations

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ 2.4 Tips on finger operations Single-tap: To select a item or launch a program. Double-tap: To zoom in so that the text on a webpage appears in a column that fits your device’s screen. Long press: Press and hold on the current interface or area until a contextual menu pops up on the screen, and then release it Slide: To jump to different pages.

  • Page 17: Screen Layout

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ target pattern to unlock it. 2.6 Screen Layout On-screen keys and status bar are as follows: to view the recently launched applications and running applications. to jump to the main menu screen. to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 18: Notice Bar

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ Indicators Definitions Indicators Definitions Airplane mode Bluetooth is on Positioning GPS Charging Battery fully Low battery charged New mail Preparing SD card To do list is set Alarm has been set. uploading downloading USB bound is...

  • Page 19: Create A Widget On The Desktop

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ will switch to other extension desktop, place it to the desired location. 2.9.2 Create a widget on the desktop on the upper top corner. Tap a widget, keep it pressed and then drag it to the desired desktop window.

  • Page 20: Set Screen Lock

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ Choose the desired sleep time. 2.9.7 Set screen lock This function is designed to lock the screen and buttons to avoid accidental operations while X-431 V+ keeps unattended. On the main menu screen, tap >...

  • Page 21: Android Input Method

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ 2.10.3 Android input method To jump to next textbox. To switch to numeric & symbol keyboard. To toggle between upper case and lower case. To bring up an input options menu. Input languages and Android keyboard settings such as auto-capitalization and sound on keypress are available.

  • Page 22: Huawei Input Method

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ 2.10.4 Huawei input method To toggle between upper case and lower case. To switch to numeric & symbol keyboard. To select the desired input language. To enter a space. To proceed to next step or perform line feed. >...

  • Page 23: Wi-Fi Setting

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 V+ 3 Wi-Fi Setting Note: Once WLAN is set as ON, X-431 V+ will consume more power. While WLAN keeps unused, please set it off to save power. 1. On the main menu screen, tap >...

  • Page 24: How To Diagnose

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis 4 How to diagnose 4.1 Connect DBScar connector Follow the steps mentioned below to connect DBScar connector: Locate vehicle’s DLC socket. The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle's on-board computer.

  • Page 25: Diagnosis Flowchart

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis start searching available Bluetooth device, tap the desired connector to pair and match. By default, the Bluetooth name is 98374*****00 (where ***** stands for 5 digits.). Note: In case no Bluetooth setting is done before diagnostic software is launched, you can also configure it while using the software.
  • Page 26 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis will pop up on the window. Tap “I’ve read it” to enter main menu screen, tap “Log In” located at the upper right corner of the screen to enter a screen as indicated in Fig.
  • Page 27 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-6 Input the Serial Number and Verification Code, and then tap “Confirm”. Note: The Serial Number and Verification Code can be obtained from the password envelope. See Fig. 4-7. Product SN Product SN Verification code Fig.

  • Page 28: Software Layout

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis 4.4.2 Software layout Fig. 4-8 Note: indicates that this vehicle diagnosis software is downloadable. to unfold function menu, it mainly includes the following items: Diagnose: to enter vehicle diagnosing function. Maintenance Database: to provide a large amount of service data for car owners and maintenance personnel to make reference and review.
  • Page 29 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis diagnosis software. In Fig. 4-8, tap on the desired vehicle to enter a screen similar to the following: Fig. 4-9 Tap the serial number to proceed to Fig. 4-10. Fig. 4-10 Tap “Check download” to enter download page. See Fig. 4-11.
  • Page 30 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-11 Tap “Download” to start downloading. Once it is complete, a screen similar to the following will be shown on the screen: Fig. 4-12 Tap “Return” to the main menu screen. The icon disappears from the lower right corner of the vehicle name logo.

  • Page 31: Start Diagnosing

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-13 4.6 Start diagnosing on the main menu screen, and then choose “Diagnose” to enter the vehicle selection page. Take Demo as an example to demonstrate how to diagnose a vehicle. Tap “Demo”, the system will prompt you to make Bluetooth pair firstly (if no Bluetooth pair is made in “Settings”, “Not Connected”...
  • Page 32 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-14 Tap the desired connector to start connecting. If successful, a pop-up message “Connected to 98374*****00” will be shown. After Bluetooth is properly connected, the system will enter software version selection screen. See Fig. 4-15.
  • Page 33 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-15 To check whether a new version is available or not, tap “Check Latest Version”. If a newer version is detected, it will start downloading the latest version. Tap the desired version to start initializing. After initializing is complete, the screen will display as below: Fig.

  • Page 34: Read Trouble Code

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-17 Tap “Engine”, the system will jump to the function menu. See Fig. 3-13. Fig. 4-18 To return to the previous screen, tap 4.6.1 Read trouble code Tap “Read trouble code” in function menu, the screen will display the diagnostic result.

  • Page 35: Read Data Stream

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Note: The trouble code will not disappear until the trouble was completely cleared. 4.6.3 Read data stream Tap “Read data stream” in function menu, the system will display datastream items. Fig. 4-19 Check the box before the desired item and then tap “Confirm”.
  • Page 36 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis appear on the screen. See Fig. 4-20. Fig. 4-20 Tap one item, the system will display data changes in waveform. To stop reading, . Tap to resume. On datastream reading page, the following operations can be done: On-screen buttons descriptions:...

  • Page 37: Special Function

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Data Stream: Tap to select the desired datastream to be browsed, and then tap “Confirm” to view the waveform. See Fig. 4-21; Start to record: Tap to start recording diagnostic data for future playback and view.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Database

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis 4.7 Maintenance Database This function provides a mass of service information for various vehicle models, which enables users to retrieve service data of some vehicle online. Note: To access service information successfully, please make sure X-431 V+ is properly connected to internet.

  • Page 39: M Ydata

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Tap “Check” to browse the repair case. Tap -/+ to zoom out / zoom in. Moreover, users can also download the repair case to your local disk by tapping “Download” located on the bottom of the screen. To view the downloaded file, you have to download and install a PDF reader firstly.
  • Page 40 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Note: Diagnosis playback will appear on the screen if you chose to record while reading datastream. In Diagnosis report, tap certain report to view it. See Fig.4-24. Fig. 4-24 Button definitions: : To revise the diagnosis report filename;...
  • Page 41 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis : To delete the selected report; : To send the report via Bluetooth, email or messaging. In Diagnosis playback, tap certain file to view it. See Fig. 4-25. Fig. 4-25 Button definitions:...

  • Page 42: Operation Record

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Delete: To delete the current report; Character: To view the diagnostic report in character form. Graph: To view the diagnostic report in waveform form. 4.8.2 Operation record This item records all your operations. It mainly includes the following information: connector serial number, operation date and check vehicle brand etc.

  • Page 43: One Key Upgrade

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis remote diagnosis service. 4.11 One Key Upgrade This function allows users to download or upgrade multiple vehicle diagnosis software. Tap “One Key Upgrade” to enter a screen similar to Fig. 4-27. Fig. 4-27 Check the box next to the software that you intend to download (To select all, just tap “Select All”), then tap the “Next Step”...
  • Page 44 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-28 The following options are available: Message: Tap the desired friend to view the details if there are historical messages, otherwise the screen will appear blank. Friends: displays all friends list. To add a new friend, tap on the right...

  • Page 45: User Management

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis upper corner of the screen, then input the desired CC number and tap “Search” and add it as your friend. Circle: To view and create a circle. Circle allows you to look for a rider circle with common interest for technical exchange and experience sharing.

  • Page 46: Change Password

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis Fig. 4-30 4.13.3 Change Password Tap “Change Password” to enter password modification screen. Fill in each field, and then tap “Confirm” to confirm; tap “Cancel” to abort. 4.13.4 Setup Security Question Tap “Setup security question” to enter setting interface. Follow the on-screen instructions to fill in each field, and then tap “Confirm”...

  • Page 47: Connector Firmware Upgrade File Download

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Vehicle Diagnosis 4.13.8 Connector firmware upgrade file download It is designed to upgrade the connector firmware. If a newer firmware version is available, tap it to start downloading. 4.13.9 Log Out Tap it to return to the login interface. 4.14 More This option is used to view software information, quick start guide and user’s manual etc.

  • Page 48: Others

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others 5 Others 5.1 Email The function allows you to send and receive email. You can add POP3 or IMAP email account for some common web email service provider. 5.1.1 Configure an email account Note: Before sending or receiving email, you have to set up an email account.

  • Page 49: Delete An Email

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others to reply all. to forward it. Note: For different networks, inbox may have some delays. Tap on the upper right corner to refresh the email list. 5.1.4 Delete an email Enter main menu screen, and tap to enter account screen.

  • Page 50: Browser

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others 5.2 Browser 5.2.1 Open browser Enter main menu screen, tap to launch the browser. You can choose the desired homepage or input the website address to browse. Create a new tab. Close the current page. Refresh the current page.

  • Page 51: Set Homepage

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others Enter main menu screen, tap to launch the browser. to enter bookmarks page. Long press it, you can share, open and delete the bookmark. 5.2.4 Set homepage This option enables you to set commonly visited website as the homepage. The homepage will be opened by default every time you launch your browser.

  • Page 52: Search Other Devices And Pair X-431 V+ With It

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others Set the desired visibility option. 5.3.3 Search other devices and pair X-431 V+ with it Before transmitting data with other Bluetooth devices, you have to pair X-431 V+ with it. Check and ensure Bluetooth is ON. Enter main menu screen, tap “Settings”...

  • Page 53: How To Record A Video

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others Drag the slider to toggle between camera and video mode. Tap it to take a picture. Tap it to browse your pictures. Slide to right or left to zoom in/out the screen. Slide it to open settings menu, the following settings are available: >...

  • Page 54: Gallery

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others Drag the slider to toggle between camera and video mode. Tap it to start recording a video. Tap it to play back your video. Slide to right or left to zoom in/out the screen. Slide it to open settings menu, the following settings are available: >...

  • Page 55: View Pictures Or Videos

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others scanning all pictures and videos on X-431 V+. 5.5.2 View pictures or videos Enter the main menu screen, tap to open gallery. Tap a picture or video file to view it in full screen mode. Swipe the screen to right or left to view the previous or next one.

  • Page 56: Music

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others to rotate or crop it. Tap Save, the edited picture will also be saved in the same folder in which the original picture lies. 5.6 Music Enter main menu screen, and tap to enter. Music files are stored into 4 categories: Artists, Albums, Folders and Playlist.

  • Page 57: Calendar

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others 5.7 Calendar This function lets you view calendar or create to-do events. Enter main menu screen, tap . Tap the time in the upper left corner to switch between Day, Week, Month and Agenda. 5.8 Alarms 5.8.1 Add an alarm Enter main menu screen, tap...

  • Page 58: View Installed Applications

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others > Install. Tap “Done” to finish it. Note: In process of installation, a message prompting installation prohibited may appear. Please read it carefully. To install it, please tap “Settings” > “Security”, and check the box next to “Unknown sources”, which allows you to install non-Market application.

  • Page 59: Clear Cache

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others 5.13 Clear cache If insufficient memory occurs, please clear cache to spare more storage space. > ALL > Manage apps. Swipe the screen from right to left until ALL tab appears. Tap “Clear cache”.

  • Page 60: Faq

    LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others 6 FAQ 1、How to save power? Please turn off the screen while X-431 V+ keeps idle. Set a shorter standby time. Decrease the brightness of the screen. Try to use earphone. Please turn off Bluetooth while Bluetooth keeps unattended. If WLAN connection is not required, please turn it off.
  • Page 61 LAUNCH X-431 V+ User’s Manual — Others X-431 V+ supports at least 6 hours video playing. 6、Why some videos on the website can be not played? It possibly results from: 1. The current browser does not support Flash playing; 2. Flash player does not support this video. Try to use other browsers to watch it or install other Flash player.
  • Page 62 Send the unit pre-paid to: Attn: Customer Service Department LAUNCH TECH. CO., LTD. Launch Industrial Park, North of Wuhe Avenue, Banxuegang, Bantian,...
  • Page 63 P.R.China, 518129 Launch website: http://www. cnlaunch.com http://www.x431.com Statement: LAUNCH reserves the rights to make any change to product designs and specifications without notice. The actual object may differ a little from the descriptions in the manual in physical appearance, color and configuration. We have tried our best to make the descriptions and illustrations in the manual as accurate as possible, and defects are inevitable, if you have any question, please contact local dealer or after-sale service center of LAUNCH, LAUNCH...

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