Thinking about coding with Bimmercode app

RJCmmr · 07-11-2020, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by VipinLJ

WiFi is much faster than Bluetooth. Wired is the fastest but WiFi isn’t that bad. As long as it isn’t Bluetooth, you’ll be fine. My Bluetooth dongle is pretty darn slow and some modules take almost two minutes just to access. And another two minutes just to code.

That sounds painful the wait. Have you thought about just replacing it.

VipinLJ · 07-12-2020, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RJCmmr

That sounds painful the wait. Have you thought about just replacing it.

The Lx wasn’t cheap unfortunately and it was too late to return it and get an enet WiFi adapter instead. And those aren’t cheap either. If I want to use a wired enet cable, I have to have an apple device. That means I have to buy bimmercode again even though my apple and android device are registered under the same email ID. That means I’m looking at roughly $100 extra. I’d rather just live with the slow speed since I don’t code often and only when I have a lot of spare time

phillyd2 · 07-12-2020, 08:31 AM

Is it even possible to use a Ethernet cable with an iPhone?

possible335i2008 · 07-12-2020, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by phillyd2

Is it even possible to use a Ethernet cable with an iPhone?

Yes I do with my bimmercode

Heliot077 · 07-12-2020, 01:31 PM

Sure possible with iPhone, Ethernet Adapter and ENet cable. Really fast and cheap this combo!

phillyd2 · 07-13-2020, 01:51 AM

I just looked on Amazon and there are tons of Ethernet Adapters for the iPhone. Never knew so thanks!

Which one are you guys using? Many don't have the best reviews.

RJCmmr · 07-14-2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by VipinLJ

The Lx wasn’t cheap unfortunately and it was too late to return it and get an enet WiFi adapter instead. And those aren’t cheap either. If I want to use a wired enet cable, I have to have an apple device. That means I have to buy bimmercode again even though my apple and android device are registered under the same email ID. That means I’m looking at roughly $100 extra. I’d rather just live with the slow speed since I don’t code often and only when I have a lot of spare time

Got it.

I'll be ordering soon.

phillyd2 · 07-14-2020, 06:44 PM

Ordered and just received the following:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Holy cow it's crazy fast compared to the OBDLink MX+ I have been using!

RSnic · 07-15-2020, 07:07 AM

@phillyd2 ,

Just to confirm, you use Bimmercode on an Android phone-- correct?

I am because I use Bimmercode on my Samsung S8 and have an Enet cable that I use with my laptop -- so all I need is the LAN to USB-C adapter

Bimmercode is working OK with this cable combination?

Thanks

VipinLJ · 07-15-2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RSnic

@phillyd2 ,

Just to confirm, you use Bimmercode on an Android phone-- correct?

I am because I use Bimmercode on my Samsung S8 and have an Enet cable that I use with my laptop -- so all I need is the LAN to USB-C adapter

Bimmercode is working OK with this cable combination?

Thanks

I believe he’s using it on an iPhone. Us android users need wired enet cable support ASAP!

phillyd2 · 07-15-2020, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RSnic

@phillyd2 ,

Just to confirm, you use Bimmercode on an Android phone-- correct?

I am because I use Bimmercode on my Samsung S8 and have an Enet cable that I use with my laptop -- so all I need is the LAN to USB-C adapter

Bimmercode is working OK with this cable combination?

Thanks

No, I have an iPhone. The adapter I listed is Ethernet / Apple Ligthing. But yes, I code a bunch of things yesterday and it all worked.

RSnic · 07-15-2020, 03:31 PM

VipinLJ ,

Indeed, what I was hoping is a LAN to USB-C adapter since I have an ENet cable already

VipinLJ · 07-15-2020, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RSnic

VipinLJ ,

Indeed, what I was hoping is a LAN to USB-C adapter since I have an ENet cable already

Me too. I hope Stephan does something so that us android users can use a wired connection too. Wonder why it won’t work with G series cars and only with older ones.

mikeyb74 · 07-23-2020, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by phillyd2

Ordered and just received the following:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

Holy cow it's crazy fast compared to the OBDLink MX+ I have been using!

Fast as hell! I purchased the same two pieces and coded a couple of things today! Not sure why I never went this route before. I was using vgate icar pro WiFi with my iPhone.

Deebillz · 10-25-2023, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VipinLJ

WiFi is much faster than Bluetooth. Wired is the fastest but WiFi isn’t that bad. As long as it isn’t Bluetooth, you’ll be fine. My Bluetooth dongle is pretty darn slow and some modules take almost two minutes just to access. And another two minutes just to code.

Do you know if I go the Enet route, can I disconnect it after coding? Or does it need to stay plugged in at all times? Sorry I know it’s an old post lol.

the3mw · 10-25-2023, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Deebillz

Do you know if I go the Enet route, can I disconnect it after coding? Or does it need to stay plugged in at all times? Sorry I know it’s an old post lol.

it needs to be plugged only while you are coding.
you can certainly leave it dangling too! haha jk.

I use the obd port for Dashcam, so I swap them whenever I need to code, and put the dasch cam power supplying OBD back on when coding is done.

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