LAUNCH TECH X-431 V+ User manual

Version: V1.00.000
Revised date: 2013-10-25

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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.
In places where X-431 V+ is forbidden or using X-431 V+ may cause
interference or generate a potential risk, please turn off it.
To ensure a safe driving, please do not use X-431 V+ while driving.
Turn off X-431 V+ before boarding any airplane.
Do not dismantle X-431 V+ by yourself. If there is any inquiry, please
contact the dealer.
Never place X-431 V+ into apparatus with strong electromagnetic field.
Keep X-431 V+ far away from magnetic devices because its radiations may
erase the data stored on the devices.
Store X-431 V+ out of reach of children and do not allow children to use it
unsupervised.
Please use the included battery and charger. Otherwise, explosion may
happen.
Do not disconnect power abruptly when X-431 V+ is being formatted or in
process of uploading or downloading. Or else it may result in program error.
Precautions on Using X-431 V+
zThe ignition switch should be OFF while plugging or unplugging the
DBScar diagnostic connector.
zWhen DBScar connector is not used, remember to place it into the
diagnostic connector housing located at the back of the protection sleeve
to avoid loss.
zIf your vehicle keeps unattended for a week or a long period, it is
suggested to unplug the connector from vehicle’s DLC to save battery
power.
zWhile diagnosing a vehicle, you are not advised to use phone or
messaging, because it may cause a data communication interruption. If it
happens, it is abnormal and just try to re-do it.
Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU
zDo not disconnect the vehicle inner consumer when the ignition switch is

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on. High voltage transients may encounter at the moment of disconnecting,
which may damage the sensors and the ECU.
zProtect the computer from magnetic object.
zDo cut off the power supply of ECU system before welding on the vehicle.
zPay more attention to the ECU and the sensors when the operation is next
to them.
zGround yourself when you disassemble PROM, otherwise ECU and
sensors will be damaged by static electricity.
zDo connect ECU harness connector firmly, otherwise electronic elements,
such as IC inside ECU, will be damaged.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1
1.1 PRODUCT PROFILE...................................................................................1
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................1
1.3 KNOWLEDGE OF X-431 V+ .......................................................................2
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...............................................................4
1.3.4 DBScar diagnostic connector (using with X-431 V+)........................ 4
1.3.5 GOLO diagnostic connector (applied for personal car owners)........5
1.4 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS.........................................................................6
1.5 PACKAGE LIST..........................................................................................6
2 PREPARATIONS.............................................................................................. 7
2.1 CHARGING X-431 V+...................................................................................7
2.2 ON USING YOUR BATTERY ............................................................................7
2.3 POWER ON /POWER OFF X-431 V+..............................................................7
2.3.1 Power on............................................................................................7
2.3.2 Power off............................................................................................7
2.4 TIPS ON FINGER OPERATIONS.......................................................................8
2.5 LOCK &UNLOCK THE SCREEN ......................................................................8
2.5.1 Lock the screen.................................................................................8
2.5.2 Unlock the screen..............................................................................8
2.6 SCREEN LAYOUT..........................................................................................9
2.7 STATUS BAR ................................................................................................9
2.8 NOTICE BAR...............................................................................................10
2.9 CUSTOMIZE YOUR DESKTOP.......................................................................10
2.9.1 Move items on the desktop .............................................................10
2.9.2 Create a widget on the desktop........................................................11
2.9.3 Delete items from the desktop..........................................................11
2.9.4 Change your wallpaper.....................................................................11
2.9.5 Adjust brightness..............................................................................11
2.9.6 Set standby time...............................................................................11
2.9.7 Set screen lock................................................................................12
2.9.8 Adjust the volume............................................................................ 12
2.10 INPUT METHOD.........................................................................................12
2.10.1 Activate / Hide on-screen keyboard ..............................................12
2.10.2 Edit text..........................................................................................12
2.10.3 Android input method ....................................................................13
2.10.4 Huawei input method.....................................................................14
3 WI-FI SETTING.............................................................................................. 15

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4 HOW TO DIAGNOSE..................................................................................... 16
4.1 CONNECT DBSCAR CONNECTOR................................................................16
4.2 BLUETOOTH SETTING.................................................................................16
4.3 DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHART.............................................................................17
4.4 USER AND CONNECTOR REGISTRATION ......................................................17
4.4.1 User registration .............................................................................. 17
4.4.2 Software layout................................................................................ 20
4.5 DOWNLOAD DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE ..........................................................20
4.6 START DIAGNOSING ...................................................................................23
4.6.1 Read trouble code...........................................................................26
4.6.2 Clear trouble code...........................................................................26
4.6.3 Read data stream............................................................................27
4.6.4 Special function...............................................................................29
4.7 MAINTENANCE DATABASE..........................................................................30
4.8 MY DATA ...................................................................................................31
4.8.1 Diagnostic Report............................................................................31
4.8.2 Operation record..............................................................................34
4.9 WHAT’S NEW.............................................................................................34
4.10 CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT .......................................................................34
4.11 ONE KEY UPGRADE .................................................................................35
4.12 CIRCLE ....................................................................................................35
4.13 USER MANAGEMENT................................................................................37
4.13.1 Connector registration...................................................................37
4.13.2 Modify Personal Information..........................................................37
4.13.3 Change Password.........................................................................38
4.13.4 Setup Security Question................................................................38
4.13.5 Forget Password ...........................................................................38
4.13.6 Theme............................................................................................38
4.13.7 Select Serial Number.....................................................................38
4.13.8 Connector firmware upgrade file download...................................39
4.13.9 Log Out..........................................................................................39
4.14 MORE......................................................................................................39
5 OTHERS......................................................................................................... 40
5.1 EMAIL ........................................................................................................40
5.1.1 Configure an email account.............................................................40
5.1.2 Send a email....................................................................................40
5.1.3 View a email .................................................................................... 40
5.1.4 Delete an email................................................................................41
5.1.5 Revise a account setting .................................................................41
5.1.6 Delete an email account..................................................................41
5.2 BROWSER..................................................................................................42
5.2.1 Open browser.................................................................................. 42

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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 USING BLUETOOTH....................................................................................43
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..............................44
5.3.4 Send file via Bluetooth.....................................................................44
5.4 CAMERA ....................................................................................................44
5.4.1 How to take a picture.......................................................................44
5.4.2 How to record a video......................................................................45
5.5 GALLERY ...................................................................................................46
5.5.1 Open gallery ....................................................................................46
5.5.2 View pictures or videos....................................................................47
5.5.3 Edit photos.......................................................................................47
5.6 MUSIC .......................................................................................................48
5.7 CALENDAR.................................................................................................49
5.8 ALARMS.....................................................................................................49
5.8.1 Add an alarm ...................................................................................49
5.8.2 Delete an alarm ...............................................................................49
5.8.3 Turn on/off alarm..............................................................................49
5.9 FILE MANAGER ..........................................................................................49
5.10 APPLICATIONS .........................................................................................49
5.10.1 Install applications.........................................................................49
5.10.2 View installed applications.............................................................50
5.10.3 Uninstall applications.....................................................................50
5.11 SET DATE &TIME .....................................................................................50
5.12 ENTER POWER SAVING MODE...................................................................50
5.13 CLEAR CACHE..........................................................................................51
6 FAQ.............................................................................................................. 52

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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.
Through the Bluetooth communication between vehicle diagnostic connector
and variant mobile intelligent terminals, it achieves X431 series full car model
and full system vehicle trouble diagnosis, which include Reading DTCs, Clearing
DTCs, Reading Data stream, Actuation Test and Special Functions.
Meanwhile, taking advantage of mobile internet, it integrates more application
and service, such as Customer Management, Maintenance Database, One Key
Upgrade, Circle etc.
X-431 V+ adopts a higher performance-price ratio tablet computer, which is
equipped with Android 4.0 operating system, 1.2GHz four-core CPU and 10.1”
HD IPS screen display.
1.2 Features
1. Diagnose:
Can diagnose the electronic control system of prevailing vehicle
models covering Asian, European, American and Chinese. Diagnosis
functions include: Read DTCs, Clear DTCs, Read datastream, Special
functions etc;
Specially designed for Android platform with clear and user-friendly
interface;
Via Bluetooth, it is simple for DBScar diagnostic connector to
communicate with X-431 V+;
Equipped with an exclusive X-431 V+ protection sleeve to prevent it
from being damaged;
2. Browser: built-in Wi-Fi module makes surfing on the internet freely;
3. Email: allows you to send and receive email. External POP3 or IMAP email
account for some common Web email service provider can be added;
4. Search: enables you to locate your target quickly and conveniently;
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in SD card efficiently;
6. Settings: to configure your personalized X-431 V+ through it;
7. Other additional functions: alarm, calendar and calculator etc.
8. Applications: Other android based applications can be customized to install
or uninstall.
1.3 Knowledge of X-431 V+
1.3.1 X-431 V+ Whole Set
X-431 V+ is composed of an X-431 V+ Tablet PC, a protection sleeve and a
diagnostic connector (in red & black).
Fig. 1-1 X-431 V+ whole set
A ---- X-431 V+ Tablet PC (See Chapter“1.3.2”)
B ---- Protection sleeve (See Chapter “1.3.3”)
C ---- Diagnostic connector (in red & black) (See Chapter “1.3.4”)

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1.3.2 X-431 V+ Tablet PC
Fig. 1-2 X-431 V+ Tablet PC
No. Name Notes
1 Light intensity sensor
2 Front camera
3 POWER key In Off mode, press it to turn on
X-431 V+;
In On mode, press it to activate
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In On mode, press it to turn off
the LCD if the LCD lights up.
4 VOLUME +/- key Used to adjust the volume.
5 Microphone
6 Rear camera
7 Card slot
8 Earphone jack
9 USB port /Charging
slot
10 Speakers
1.3.3 X-431 V+ protection sleeve
Dismantling X-431 V+ protection sleeve
To remove protection sleeve from X-431 V+ main unit, follow the steps described
as below to proceed:
1. Pull the black sleeve outwards from the right margin of X-431 V+, and then
remove it completely.
2. Reverse the upper enclosure and then use the screwdriver to loosen all
screws.
3. Take out the lower enclosure from the upper enclosure.
4. Finally remove X-431 V+ Tablet PC from the upper enclosure.
Note: Reverse the above-mentioned steps to install X-431 V+ protection sleeve.
While mounting it, please pay more attention to the installation direction.
1.3.4 DBScar diagnostic connector (using with X-431 V+)
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2
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3

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Fig. 1-5 DBScar diagnostic connector
①OBD-16 diagnostic
connector To connect to vehicle’s OBD2 DLC.
②Power indicator It lights up while plugging the
DBScar connector into the
vehicle’s DLC.
③Communication
indicator It will flash once the DBScar connector is communicating with
X-431 V+ or it is being reset.
④Micro USB port To connect to PC for data
transmission or upgrade via USB
cable.
This diagnostic connector works only with X-431 V+. If it keeps unattended,
please place it in right position.
1.3.5 GOLO diagnostic connector (applied for personal car owners)
Fig. 1-7 GOLO diagnostic connector (optional)
The GOLO diagnostic connector shown in Fig. 1-7 provides same indicators and
ports as the DBScar diagnostic connector (in red & black). Please refer to
Chapter 1.3.4.
However it is designed for personal car owners and mainly applied with smart
phone based on Android OS (Before using this connector, users need to
download and install the diagnostic software firstly. For detailed operations,
please refer to “User’s Manual” included with it.). It can not be used with X-431
V+ together.
Since X-431 V+ features Customer Management, it is very helpful for repair
shops to maintain friendly relationship with customers and manage customer’s
data. In view of it, repair shops may recommend this powerful connector to
customers.

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1.4 Technical Parameters
X-431 V+:
¾Operating system: Android
¾CPU: Four-core 1.2GHz processor
¾Battery: 6600mh, rechargeable polymer lithium battery
¾Extension memory card: 32G Micro SD(TF) card supported
¾Memory: 1GB
¾Storage capacity: 8GB
¾LCD: 10.1 inch
¾LCD resolution: 1280 X 800
¾Touch screen: capacitive touch screen
¾Cameras: 3.2 mega rear and 0.3 mega front
¾Wi-Fi: supported
¾Bluetooth: supported
¾Working temperature: -10 ~℃55℃(14°F to 131°F)
¾Storage temperature: -20 ~℃70℃(-4°F to 158°F)
¾Weight: about 0.64Kg
¾Outline dimension: 257.4*175.9*9.9mm
DBScar Connectors:
¾Working voltage: 9 ~15V
¾Average working current: about 35mA
¾Standby current: about 25mA
¾Working temperature: -20 to 55 (℃-4°F to 131°F)
¾Storage temperature: -30 to 70 (℃-22°F to 158°F)
¾Storage humidity: <80%
¾Working humidity: <60%
¾Net weight: about 26g
1.5 Package List
While purchasing, please check the following accessories:
¾X-431 V+ Tablet PC (including X-431 V+ protection sleeve)
¾Confidential paper
¾DBScar diagnostic connector (in red & black)
¾OBD II extension cable
¾Cigarette lighter cable
¾Power adaptor

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¾USB data cable
¾Non-16pin connector
2 Preparations
2.1 Charging X-431 V+
1. Insert the included USB cable into the charger.
2. Plug the charger into AC outlet.
3. Connect the other end of USB cable to X-431 V+. If appears on the
screen, it indicates it is being charged.
4. If the logo changes into , it indicates that the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet.
5. Unplug the USB cable on the charger from X-431 V+.
2.2 On using your battery
If the battery keeps unused for a long time or battery is completely
discharged, it is normal in case it can not be turned on while being charged.
Please charge it for a period and then turn it on.
To prolong the service life of the battery, avoid charging too frequently.
The charging time of battery varies with temperature condition and battery
consumption status.
While X-431 V+ has low battery, a beep will sound. If it is very low, X-431
V+ will be switched off automatically.
2.3 Power on / power off X-431 V+
2.3.1 Power on
Press the POWER key until it is slightly vibrated to turn on X-431 V+.
Note: if it is the first time you use your X-431 V+ or X-431 V+ keeps idle for a
long time, X-431 V+ could fail to be turned on. It results from low battery. In
this case, please charge your X-431 V+ for a while and try to turn it on.
2.3.2 Power off
1. Press the POWER key, an option menu will pop up on the screen.
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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.
Drag: Tap the desktop icon and drop it to other location.
Spread apart / Pinch together: To zoom in manually, place two
fingers on the screen and then spread them apart. To zoom out,
place two fingers apart on the screen and then pinch them together.
2.5 Lock & unlock the screen
Many screen lock modes are available on X-431 V+. Take the preset screen-lock
mode as example for demonstration.
2.5.1 Lock the screen
When X-431 V+ is ON, press POWER key once to lock the screen;
The system will lock the screen automatically after X-431 V+ remains idle
over the preset standby time.
2.5.2 Unlock the screen
Press POWER key to activate the screen, and then drag the lock to
“Unlock” position.
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target pattern to unlock it.
2.6 Screen Layout
On-screen keys and status bar are as follows:
1 Tap
to view the recently launched applications and running
applications.
2 Tap to jump to the main menu screen.
3 Tap to return to the previous screen.
4 It shows: system time, Wi-Fi connection status and signal
strength, battery status and other information. Tap the digital
clock to open the notice panel.
5 Tap to hide operation bar. Swipe the screen from the
bottom to restore it.
6 Display the widget and application icons.
7 Tap to create a widget.
2.7 Status bar
For detailed indicators, please see the following table.

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Indicators Definitions Indicators Definitions
Airplane mode Bluetooth is on
Positioning GPS Charging
Battery is fully
charged Low battery
New mail Preparing SD card
To do list is set Alarm has been set.
uploading downloading
Connected to a PC USB bound is
activated
Available Wi-Fi is
detected Connected to Wi-Fi
Notes:
> When the icon appears on the status bar, please charge it
immediately.
> If this icon appears, please clear or delete some applications.
Insufficient memory may cause the installation failure of applications or data
can not be saved.
2.8 Notice bar
The notice bar is used to display some activities, such as new message, to do
list and running tasks. You can also open the notice bar to view the reminder or
activity notification.
2.9 Customize your desktop
2.9.1 Move items on the desktop
1. Hold and press the item to be moved until it is shaken.
2. Drag and drop it to the target location.
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will switch to other extension desktop, place it to the desired location.
2.9.2 Create a widget on the desktop
1. Tap on the upper top corner.
2. Tap a widget, keep it pressed and then drag it to the desired desktop
window.
2.9.3 Delete items from the desktop
1. Hold and press the item to be moved until it is shaken.
2. Drag it on the trash icon, then release it.
Warning: Deleting an icon will uninstall the corresponding application.
Please be careful to do so.
2.9.4 Change your wallpaper
1. Hold and press a blank area on the desktop, a pop-up wallpaper window
will be shown on the screen.
2. Set different wallpaper as desired:
• Wallpapers: Choose a still picture from gallery as wallpaper.
• Live Wallpapers: Open it to choose one of the preset live wallpapers as
wallpaper.
• Gallery: Set the pictures you captured as wallpaper.
2.9.5 Adjust brightness
X-431 V+ is equipped with a built-in light intensity sensor. It can adjust the
screen brightness according to the ambient light intensity automatically.
Alternatively, you can also adjust it manually.
Tips: Reducing the brightness of the screen is helpful to save the power of
X-431 V+.
1. On the main menu screen, tap > All > Display > Brightness.
2. Choose one of the followings to adjust it:
> Automatic brightness: check the box before “Automatic brightness”.
> Manual adjustment: Deselect the “Automatic brightness”, and then drag
the slider to adjust it.
2.9.6 Set standby time
If no activities are made within the defined standby period, the screen will be
locked automatically and the system enters sleep mode to save power.
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2. 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.
1. On the main menu screen, tap > All > Security > Screen lock.
2. Choose the desired screen lock mode and follow the on-screen instructions
to finish your setting.
2.9.8 Adjust the volume
This option enables you to adjust the volume of the ringtones, media player,
alarm and notice.
1. On the main menu screen, tap > All > Sound > Volume.
2. Drag the slider to adjust it.
Note: Alternatively, you can also press the volume keys to control the
volume of the current application.
2.10 Input method
2.10.1 Activate / Hide on-screen keyboard
Several preset input methods are available on X-431 V+.
¾To input text, tap the input box and the on-screen keyboard will be activated
automatically.
¾After inputting, tap to hide the keyboard.
Note: In some applications, the on-screen keyboard may appear over some
interfaces partially. Close it to view more so that you can judge what’s next
to do.
2.10.2 Edit text
Cut, copy and paste operations are supported.
1. Tap the desired text area until a blue cursor appears.
2. Press and drag the cursor to highlight the text to be edited.
3. Tap SELECT ALL, CUT or COPY to perform the corresponding operations.
To delete the selected text, tap the delete key on the keyboard.