On October 21, 2026, LAUNCH rolled out new software updates for its X431 IMMO and ECU programming systems. The release includes general software enhancements for X431 devices, along with dedicated updates for X-PROG5 (PROG5/G5). Read on for a detailed overview of the latest improvements and newly added functions.
1. General updates applicable to X431 series tools
Nissan V11.26:
- Added IMMO password reading (by chip removal), key matching, and body control module (HFM) replacement functions for the 2025 Nissan Kicks.
MG (SAIC) V10.30:
- Added key matching function for MG4X
- Added key matching, alcohol interlock deactivation and alcohol interlock activation functions for MG S6 EV
JAC V10.50
- Added key matching functions for JAC Refine RF8, Refine RH8 PHEV, Yiwei 3, QX PHEV, Xingrui Series 7, pickup T8 PRO, and pickup T9 EV
Saab V10.20
- Added key matching function for Saab 9-2
- Added key adding and all-keys-lost matching functions for Saab 9-7
- Added IMMO matching functions for Saab 9-3, 9-5 (1997-2010), and 9-5 Sport (2003-2012)
2. IMMO software update exclusively for XPROG5:
Mercedes-Benz V10.80
- Added key disable function for Mercedes-Benz 4th-generation IMMO
- Added all-keys-lost password calculation and key matching function for W463 (CAN)
- Added key frequency detection function
- Added 3rd-generation transmission (TCU) read and erase functions
- Added key adding, all-keys-lost matching and password reading for W230 lock (CHIP method)
- Added all-keys-lost matching and password reading for 215K / 220K (CHIP method)
- Added lock matching key reading via CHIP method
Land Rover Software V10.55
Added mechanical key chip-out MCU file reading and write-start functionality for the following Land Rover vehicles:
- Discovery 3 (2004–2009)
- Range Rover (2006–2009)
- Range Rover Sport (2005–2009)
IMMO Software V12.30
- Added wireless dealer-key generation for Volkswagen 5C/5D
- Added BOOT-mode engine ECU read/write for Magneti Marelli 4DF, 4GF, 4GV and 4SF
- Added BENCH-mode read/write for Magneti Marelli engine ECUs 4AF, 6JF, 6J0, 7GF, 8F3, 9GV and 10GF
- Added Jaguar BCM data read/write with NXP MC9S12XET256
- Added Jeep/Ford BCM data read/write with Renesas R7F701056
2. X431 ECU Software Update Details
X431 ECU Clone Software V10.76
- Added 8F3 KWP protocol reset function
- Added Simos18.1 anti-theft data cloning function
- Added Simos18.7 BOOT mode data read/write function
Compatible devices:







