Overwhelming choice of scanners. Autel, Otofi, Topdon. Which one?

c1bmw · 05-16-2024, 08:09 PM

I am a late onset BMW owner. I just got my first one, a 2011 328i xdrive. The airbag lights are on. I want to get one of the tablet scanners/programmers/buy directional scan tools to take care of this and any future maintenance/upgrade needs. I’ve also done all of my own maintenance on my 99 Chevy suburban for years. Which tool do people recommendfor the advanced and capable DIY person?

Mike K · 05-16-2024, 08:38 PM

This Ancel 700 has been handy for me when not using a laptop with BMW Standard tools, etc..

https://www.amazon.com/ANCEL-Vehicle...97213761&psc=1

335i54n · 05-16-2024, 11:54 PM

bmw only=protool

really like topdon and rec them as a company, should suffice for diy

https://files.plytix.com/api/v1.1/fi...mp%20Chart.pdf

c1bmw · 05-17-2024, 02:01 PM

Protool looks pretty good. I have always had iPhones. Anybody know the minimum system requirements for an android tablet to run protool?

Cal122 · 05-18-2024, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by c1bmw

Anybody know the minimum system requirements for an android tablet to run protool?

Google play store states Protool requires a device that can run at least Android version 4.1+ which is a super old version of Android at this point. I find having a small Android along with the Bimmergeeks cable stored in your glovebox is super helpful to read codes whenever you might need to.

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c1bmw Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 328i X Drive 2011 Join Date: May 2024 Location: SLC UT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	Overwhelming choice of scanners. Autel, Otofi, Topdon. Which one? I am a late onset BMW owner. I just got my first one, a 2011 328i xdrive. The airbag lights are on. I want to get one of the tablet scanners/programmers/buy directional scan tools to take care of this and any future maintenance/upgrade needs. I’ve also done all of my own maintenance on my 99 Chevy suburban for years. Which tool do people recommendfor the advanced and capable DIY person?
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Mike K Lieutenant 370 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2011 e91 328i RWD Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Chicago Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i e91 [0.00]	This Ancel 700 has been handy for me when not using a laptop with BMW Standard tools, etc.. https://www.amazon.com/ANCEL-Vehicle...97213761&psc=1 Last edited by Mike K; 05-17-2024 at 07:00 AM..
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335i54n Lieutenant 334 Rep 583 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e39 m5 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	bmw only=protool really like topdon and rec them as a company, should suffice for diy https://files.plytix.com/api/v1.1/fi...mp%20Chart.pdf Last edited by 335i54n; 05-17-2024 at 12:03 AM..
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c1bmw Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 328i X Drive 2011 Join Date: May 2024 Location: SLC UT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	Protool looks pretty good. I have always had iPhones. Anybody know the minimum system requirements for an android tablet to run protool?
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