Firmware Update

For firmware version v1.00 method "USB flash" has to be used.

NOTE: During flashing, the device configuration might be erased. Make notes/screenhots of configuration before if needed!

1. OTA:

  1. Go to the latest release page and check the update instructions. This page also list new features and bug fixes provided by this version.
  2. Download the file wican-fw_vXXX_obd.zip (where XXX indicates the release version).
  3. Extract the ZIP file to any directory.
  4. Open the WiCAN web interface
  5. Click on the "About" tab.
  6. Click on "Choose File".
  7. Select the file name wican-fw_obd_vXXX.bin (where XXX indicates the release version) in the directory where you extracted the ZIP file to. The file you selected should be shown like this: image
  8. Click Update
  9. During the update the message "Updating pleae wait ..." will be displayed. The update should take about 30sec. image
  10. Once the update has finished WiCAN will show the "Status" tab again. You should switch to "About" tab and check the Firmware version. It should display the release version you have just flashed.

2. USB Flash For WiCAN:

  1. Go to the latest release page and check the update instructions. This page also list new features and bug fixes provided by this version.
  2. Download the file wican-fw_vXXX_usb.zip where XXX indicates the release version.
  3. Download ESP flash tool.
  4. Use the same settings as in the picture below and press OK image
  5. Set the configuration as the picture below, select and fill in the address for each binary. image
  6. Short the pins as shown, then plug in the USB cable.
    • OBD image
    • USB image
  7. After you plug in the USB cable the Orange LED will light up. Now click START button on the flash tool.

Note: If you're trying to recover the device, you must 'ERASE' before clicking 'START'. This will ensure that any bad configuration files are deleted.

3. USB Flashing WiCAN PRO Firmware

  1. Visit the latest release page to download the WiCAN PRO Firmware. Review the update instructions and check out the list of new features and bug fixes included in the release.
  2. Install the required CH342 drivers.
  3. Connect the WiCAN PRO device to your vehicle's OBD port and plug in the USB cable. Two COM ports should appear in your device manager — use Serial-A.
  4. Open ESPTool Web, click the Connect button, and select the correct COM port.
  5. Click Erase to clear any previous configuration.
  6. Add the 4 firmware files, ensuring the filenames and flash addresses match the image below
  7. Click Program to flash the new firmware onto your WiCAN PRO device.
    Firmware Flashing Guide
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