What is difference of BMW ICOM Next and BMW ICOM?

2016 NEW GENERATION OF BMW ICOM A2 is released now,it is next latest generation diagnostic head For BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce BMW-Model.BMW ICOM NEXT can replace BMW ICOM A2, including all function of ICOM A2.

What is difference of BMW ICOM Next and BMW ICOM?
1.Hardware abnd function
BMW ICOM NEXT and BMW ICOM A2 hardware,BMW ICOM next hardware version does not have a update.And it can replace bmw icom a2,functions are the same.

2.BMW ICOM Outlook
BMW ICOM NEXT is with new outlook,which is different from BMW ICOM,BMW ICOM A2.It is with black and white color.

3.Connection Way
BMW ICOM NEXT can not support wireless,it is only USB connection way.But BMW ICOM A2+B+C has one of wifi version.If you need wifi,you can check wifi BMW ICOM A2,this wifi BMW ICOM A2 is best quality BMW ICOM.

4.BMW ICOM Software
Both of these two BMW ICOM can works with newest 2016.3 BMW ICOM software.And as a friendly reminder,buyobdtool website this BMW ICOM NEXT package does not includes HDD,you need to add ICOM software separately.

5.BMW ICOM NEXT Advantage

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

How to choose BMW ICOM or BMW ICOM A2?

BMW ICOM is professional BMW diagnostic tools and programming tools,buyobdtoolshop.com has several different bmw icom or bmw icom a2,how to choose the suitable one?

BMW ICOM or BMW ICOM A2

• 1. Both BMW ICOM A2+B+C and BMW ICOM OS: Professional Win7 with 64bit,WIN 8.
• 2. ICOM A2 add 1 piece of 20cm BMW 20pin Cable for old BMW diagnosis.
• 3. BMW ICOM A2 Robust aluminium case will help to avoid damage when using in harsh environments.
• 4. BMW ICOM A2 for vehicles with OBD access receives a significantly more powerful processor and more storage capacity.
• 5. To protect the most connector, the BMW ICOM B for vehicles with optical most access will be equipped with a soft cover made of rubber instead of the former plastic cap.
• 6. BMW ICOM C for old series with a diagnostics socket will be additionally equipped with an approx. 20 cm long cable, which facilitates the connection of the BMW ICOM A2 and makes storage in the engine compartment easier.

BMW ICOM Comparison

Products	BMW ICOM			BMW ICOM A2
Item NO	SP101	SP101-B	SP110	SP168-B,SP168-C	SP168-BA,SP168-BO	SP168
Features	best quality made by Yanhua Company, without software	Not made by Yanhua Company, without software	Full set with external HDD	General version, most users buy SP168-B. SP168-B (ICOM A2) has the same hardware SN as ICOM A1.	Apply new hardware SN which different from SP168-B/C, and work very well. SP168-BA packed not with software, SP168-BO contains HDD.	Wifi Version, which allows diagnosis and programming via wireless connection.
ICOM VS ICOM A2	1. ICOM A2 support WiFi connection. 2. ICOM A2 has better computer compatibility, BMW ICOM A2+B+C support almost 95% PCs on the world with Intel chip (I3/I5/I7 series). 3. ICOM A2 is especially modified for vehicles with OBD port and boasts a significantly more powerful processor and a 4GB memory, ensuring faster running speed and wider storage space. 4. Newest BMW ICOM A2+B+C support latest BMW cars made in 2015 and most MINI Cooper in full system diagnose and offline programming. 5. ICOM A2 features an Aluminum case, which is strong and solid to protect the machine from damage in harsh environments. 6. ICOM C for old series come with a diagnostics socket, and will be additionally equipped with a long cable around 20cm, which improves the connection of the ICOM A2. 7. To protect the MOST connector, the ICOM B for vehicles with optical MOST access will be equipped with a soft cover made of rubber instead of plastic cap.
OS	All ICOM and ICOM A2 OS requirement: 1.   Internal Hard disk comes with Windows XP 2.   Moveable Hard Disk run with Win7.Newest 2016.3 supports WIN 8.
Language	All ICOM and ICOM A2 are Multilanguage available.
Function	Generally speaking, ICOM and ICOM A2 support diagnosis and programming.

What’s the Difference about BMW ICOM A,BMW ICOM A2,BMW ICOM A3

BMW ICOM A3 Professional Diagnostic Tool Hardware V1.37,it is the newest bmw icom diagnostic tool. ICOM hardware has three parts: ICOM A, ICOM B and ICOM C. ICOM A+B+C hardware plus software HDD can diagnose and program BMW Cars, BMW Motorcycle, Rolls-Royce and Mini Cooper.

What’s the Difference about BMW ICOM A,BMW ICOM A2,BMW ICOM A3
1.Outlook
ICOM and ICOM A has the same outlook.

2.Firmware/Hardware
ICOM A and ICOM A2 share the same firmware. Three firmware version optional: V1.1.8, V1.33 and V1.36. ICOM A3 has the difference firmware version: V1.37

3) Software:
ICOM and ICOM A software named ISIS (ISTA-P) and ISID (ISTA-D), the latest version is: 2013.01.
ICOM A2 and ICOM A3 software named ISTA-D ISTA-P (or Rheingold version).
ICOM A2 current version: 2015.08
ICOM A3 newest version is 2015.03.
There will be newer software version released continually in the future.

4) Function:
ICOM A and ICOM A2 share the same function. But due to the old ICOM A module have problem in the cooling and protection design, ICOM A2 adopts the whole aluminum shell body, using aerial explosion-proof connector; and it use the joint connection line which similar to the Mercedes-Benz SDCONNECT COMPACT 4.

The newly released ICOM A3 has a higher version firmware which is able to receive a significantly more powerful processor and more storage capacity. A3 comes with robust aluminum box will help to avoid damage in harsh environments when using.

5) Operating system

ICOM only support Win XP O/S.
ICOM A1: Win XP and Win 7 64 bit O/S
ICOM A2: Win XP and Win 7 O/S

ICOM A3: Professional Win7 64 bit (NO Win XP)

How to install/configure BMW ICOM A2 Diagnostic USB WIFI D-link?

ICOM A2+B+C for BMW Diagnostic & Programming Tool WIFI latest 2015.07 Software, Adapter and WIFI .It is the second generation of BMW ISTA Diagnose and programming system.This is the best tool for BMW ICOM.

1. Insert WIFI USB D-link into the computer via USB port.

2. Turn off the computer built-in WIFI or additional WIFI resources. Make sure only BMW ICOM WIFI USB exist on the computer. Meanwhile, disable both Internet network and local area connection.

3. Then power on computer.

4. Open Network Connections program to check there is no other existing Internet and Local Area connection.

NOTE: Do not disable DWA-131 which is the ICOM WIFI USB. If it displays X mark, ignore it.
5. Run BMW ICOM Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P software, tick WIFI for ICOM

6. Connect BMW ICOM A2 emulator connector with vehicle. Wait 20-60 seconds until the BMW ICOM A2 WLAN indicator stops flashing or flashes slowly which indicates that well communication is built between WIFI USB adapter and BMW ICOM A2 WIFI.

7. Start using BMW ICOM ISTA-D diagnostic or ISTA-P programming software. Press OK to continue.

8. The ISTA-D, ISTA-P, ISPI, ISSS etc program cannot be turn off, but only be miniaturized.

9. The WIFI BMW ICOM diagnostic system device is recognized by computer. WIFI wireless diagnostic and programming function are activated.

How to install BMW ICOM V2015.1 Rheingold ISTA-D 3.46.30 ISTA-P 3.54.1.001

V2015-1 BMW ICOM ISTA-D 3.46.30 ISTA-P 3.54.1.001 Win8 System 256GB SSD Support Multi-languages
Support Engineer programming
256GB Complete New SSD, High quality!
Support Windows 8

How to install BMW ICOM V2015.1 Rheingold ISTA-D 3.46.30 ISTA-P 3.54.1.001?
1. First to insert D-Link;
2. Boot up PC / Laptop;
3. Double click “ISPI-NEXT Admin Tools” shortcuts, wait for about 20 seconds to activate the software;
4. Select Wifi for ICOM (Only click once);
5. At this time, use mobile phone to search Wifi, if D-Link activates, it will show you the Wifi name “ISAP”;
6. Connect ICOM with vehicle;
7. When ICOM System Light cease to flash and WLAN Light keep on after flash for a few seconds, which means a full connection between ICOM and PC / Laptop.