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How to Restore 2018.12V BMW ICOM NEXT A+B+C New Generation OF BMW ICOM A2 A3?

This post will show an customer’s solution to BMW ICOM Next restore when you has red LEDs turn on issue when running firmware upgrade. In order to solve your problem, please check the following steps:

Note: DO NOT UNPLUG the BMW ICOM Next emulator from the OBD II jack after an update via ISTA, a web interface or an emergency software update.

The ICOM Next starts with flashing green SYSTEM {LED}s. After about 10 seconds it shows red {LED}s for about 2 minutes. After this, the ICOM Next reboots due to a firmware update.

If the ICOM Next {LED}s remain red for more than 10 minutes, or if the ICOM Next is unplugged directly after an update, please carry out the following procedure:

1.Please ensure that ALL of the following prerequisites are satisfied:

1.1. You require a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 flash drive. USB 1.x flash drives are not supported.

1.2. The USB flash drive must be formatted with a FAT32 file system.

1.3. A minimum of 60 MByte free space is required on the USB flash drive.

2.Navigate to “C:\ProgramData\BMW\ISPI\data\TRIC\ICOMNext\ICOM-Image-03-14-08”.

ProgramData folder is hidden by default. In that case, you have two options in order to access the file or the folder:

– change the settings directly in the Windows Explorer (“Tools => Folder Options => View => Show hidden files, folders or drives”)

– or enter the whole path into the Windows Explorer’s address bar and press enter.

3.Copy “{ICOM_Next-rootfs-010002.tar.gz}” to the root directory of the USB flash drive.

4.Copy “{ICOM_Next-app-010008.tar.gz}” to the root directory of the USB flash drive.

5.Disconnect the ICOM Next from the power supply.

6.Plug the USB flash drive into the ICOM NEXT.

7.Press and hold the button pressed on the BWM ICOM Next and connect the ICOM NEXT to the OBD II jack of a vehicle.

8.Keep the button pressed. The ICOM NEXT starts with all LEDs glowing red. The {LED}s stay red; some may flicker orange/yellow. Keep the button pressed.

9.Keep the button pressed. After about 4 seconds, all {LED}s turn orange/yellow. All {LED}s now glow in the same colour.

10. Release the button and then press it three times within five seconds. The {LED}s glow or flash red and orange/yellow again.

11. Wait: This procedure may take several minutes. Do not disconnect the ICOM NEXT as long as any {LED} glows red.

12.After about 5 minutes the SYSTEM {LED} turns green again. The ICOM NEXT has been updated and is ready for use.

IMPORTANT: When the software update is complete, the ICOM NEXT needs to be connected to the dealer’s network in order to be reconfigured.

All previous settings are lost during the update. If there is a “user.settings” file on the USB flash drive, it will be applied after the firmware update.

BMW ICOM NEXT A+B+C 2016 New Generation OF ICOM A2 with V2016.07 ICOM HDD Win7 System Installed on Dell D630 Laptop 4GB

BMW ICOM Next vs BMW ICOM A2 ,which better ?

BMW ICOM Next A+B+C and ICOM A2 are two popular Diagnostic and Programming Tool for BMW,MINI,Rolls-Royce BMW-Models.Then Buy BMW ICOM Next or buy BMW ICOM A,which one better ? Today, BUYOBDII.com blog will share a comparison between BMW ICOM Next and BMW ICOM A2 +B+C to help customers better pick up right tools.

About BMW ICOM Next

2017 BMW ICOM Next is the latest generation diagnostic head for MW,MINI,Rolls-Royce BMW-Model,which also was the updated version of ICOM A2,inherited all features of BMW ICOM A2,but at the same time,also made some changes and added new features,see striking features below

1. Gbit workshop LAN,backwards compatible
2. Preparation for Gbit LAN on vehicle OBD(cars do not yet supportthis and interface not yet defined,ICOM Next hardware adaptation will be necessary for future Gbit car interface,will cause adaptation costs)
3. Faster start-up times and high throughput
4. Through high-performance,low-power ARM SoC
5. Improved handling
6. More flexible OBD cable
7. Lighted button for logs etc

About New BMW ICOM A2

BMW ICOM A2 Supports BMW and MINI vehicles from old to latest 2015 and currently,BMW ICOM A2 is the best BMW ICOM.

BMW ICOM Next vs BMW ICOM A2

The Same

1.For BMW Models.
2.Multi-Languages Supported.
3.work with same software ISTA-D ISTA-P for the same BMW Vehicles.
4.great performance and affordable price.

The Different

1. Different Outlook Design

As we have seen above, the ICOM Next with new look,it is with black and white color.

2.Hardware and function : These two BMW tools shared same software,yet,different firmware adaption. BMW ICOM Next A with better PCB board.

3.BMW ICOM NEXT A +B + C is the improved version of BMW ICOM A2,Functionally compatible to ICOM A2,but with more stable during programming and faster start-up times and high throughput.

4.Connection methods : BMW ICOM NEXT Diagnostic interface cant support wireless,it is only USB connection way,while the ICOM A2 supports wifi,the package contains a wifi adapter.

5. ICOM A2 With HDD,yet,the BMW ICOM Next didnt come with. So, for BMW ICOM Users,you need to install software separatly.

So,if you are looking for a BMW ICOM with WIFI connection and HDD with installed software,then buy BMW ICOM A2 will be your choice, it is the best ICOM with WIFI function. Otherwise,i will recommend you buy BMW ICOM Next, after all,it is the newest geneartion with all features of ICOM A2,yet,at the same time,it made some improvments and will give you a better experience and the price is cheap affordable too.

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