Carly
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Subscription phone app and universal adapter for diagnostics, coding and used-car checks across many brands.
Adapter about €60–€80 plus about €50–€100 a year; All Brands listed at €73.99 on Apple’s German store
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BimmerCode
Also known as Bimmer Code
Phone app for coding hidden features on BMW and MINI through an OBD adapter, with no laptop or dealer software.
By BimmerCode · Independent community profile — not affiliated with the manufacturer.
About BimmerCode
BimmerCode is a phone app that changes the settings stored in BMW and MINI control modules. It turns a job that used to need dealer-style laptop software into a list of switches.
What it can do
- Enable or change comfort, lighting, display and driver-assistance settings, where the car's hardware allows it.
- Back up the coding before changes, and restore it later.
- Coding only: fault codes and live data are in the sister app, BimmerLink.
Pricing
- Free to download, but coding needs the one-time full version. Prices vary by country.
Hardware
- The team recommends the OBDLink CX. Many other Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and ENET adapters work too.
Limitations
- Available options depend on the model and its equipment.
- Coding can affect warranty and, in some countries, road legality.
Good to know
Check the supported-model list in the app before buying an adapter.
Hardware you need
Interfaces that connect BimmerCode to the car. Official means required or supplied by the software maker.
| Interface / hardware | Status | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBDLink CX | Official | About $80 | Recommended by the BimmerCode team. Source ↗ |
| OBDLink MX+ | Supported | About $130–$140 (launched at $99.95 in 2018) | Works with iPhone and Android. |
| Vgate vLinker BM+ | Supported | About $37 at Vgate’s store | Made for BimmerCode and BimmerLink. |
| Vgate vLinker MC+ | Supported | About $50 at Vgate’s store | Bluetooth adapter with extended commands. |
| ENET OBD2-to-Ethernet cable | Supported | About $35–$56 | F, G and I series, via a suitable Wi-Fi adapter or cable. |
Capabilities & coverage
Key capabilities
- Coding
Vehicle brands
Compatibility note: coverage listed here is a summary of community-submitted information that staff have not yet reviewed. It is not a guarantee for a specific vehicle, model year or software version. Always check the manufacturer's documentation.
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