Urgent questions about GS911

[sycomoto]

Hi, I’ve bought a yellow GS911 yellow and I’m struggling to find out if it’s comparable with an iPhone. I’m also struggling to find an app for it. I don’t have a windows pc as I’m on Mac. Someone on here must know how this works. Sorry if it sounds a daft question but I’m abit of a Luddite when it comes to computer based stuff. Lol

 

[vRSG60]

To work with an iPhone you need the WiFi version of the GS911

‎GS-911wifi

‎GS-911wifi is an app for BMW motorcycles. It requires a HEX GS-911wifi diagnostic interface. Haven't purchased your GS-911wifi device just yet? Try the GS-911 Demo from within the app for an online simulation without a GS-911 device! What does the app do? The GS-911wifi app is a simple little...

apps.apple.com

 

[sycomoto]

To work with an iPhone you need the WiFi version of the GS911

‎GS-911wifi

‎GS-911wifi is an app for BMW motorcycles. It requires a HEX GS-911wifi diagnostic interface. Haven't purchased your GS-911wifi device just yet? Try the GS-911 Demo from within the app for an online simulation without a GS-911 device! What does the app do? The GS-911wifi app is a simple little...

apps.apple.com

What type of android phone works with this device then. It might be cheaper just to buy a second hand android phone to use with the bike. I only have mac book pro and I don’t fancy using that on the bike

 

[vRSG60]

That I can't help you with I'm afraid.

 

[EPG_19]

What type of android phone works with this device then. It might be cheaper just to buy a second hand android phone to use with the bike. I only have mac book pro and I don’t fancy using that on the bike

The yellow one needs a computer

 

[HEX Support]

What type of android phone works with this device then. It might be cheaper just to buy a second hand android phone to use with the bike. I only have mac book pro and I don’t fancy using that on the bike

Any modern android phone (cheapie will do) - as long as it has a minimum version of android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), though we would recommend at least Android 6. Note that the old device's Bluetooth app is for emergency functionality ONLY, i.e. you cannot reset service reminders or bleed brakes, etc with this app, this app is to get you out of a pickle in the middle of nowhere (a GS calling 911), when you don't have a laptop nearby.

GS-911 Bluetooth Legacy - Apps on Google Play

A diagnostic tool for BMW motorcycles. View live data and fault codes etc.

play.google.com

Also, the market places are flooded with clones, should yours have come with a CD, read up on counterfeit devices:

How do I know if I have a counterfeit(clone) or genuine GS-911? - Hex GS-911

www.hexgs911.com

Kind regards and safe travels

 

[DrFarkoff]

The yellow one needs a computer

No It doesn;t an Android tablet or phone work well with it

 

[EPG_19]

No It doesn;t an Android tablet or phone work well with it

Well for very limited functionality.

 

[Santa-2512]

The yellow one needs a computer

You can however use a mobile phone to log data from the yellow devices

 

[TIJ650]

As previously mentioned, you’ll need IOS connector. The guys at Hex Innovate used to be helpful. Call them.

 

[TIJ650]

Any modern android phone (cheapie will do) - as long as it has a minimum version of android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), though we would recommend at least Android 6. Note that the old device's Bluetooth app is for emergency functionality ONLY, i.e. you cannot reset service reminders or bleed brakes, etc with this app, this app is to get you out of a pickle in the middle of nowhere (a GS calling 911), when you don't have a laptop nearby.

GS-911 Bluetooth Legacy - Apps on Google Play

A diagnostic tool for BMW motorcycles. View live data and fault codes etc.

play.google.com

Also, the market places are flooded with clones, should yours have come with a CD, read up on counterfeit devices:

How do I know if I have a counterfeit(clone) or genuine GS-911? - Hex GS-911

www.hexgs911.com

Kind regards and safe travels

Doh, I never noticed your response!

 

[sycomoto]

Any modern android phone (cheapie will do) - as long as it has a minimum version of android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), though we would recommend at least Android 6. Note that the old device's Bluetooth app is for emergency functionality ONLY, i.e. you cannot reset service reminders or bleed brakes, etc with this app, this app is to get you out of a pickle in the middle of nowhere (a GS calling 911), when you don't have a laptop nearby.

GS-911 Bluetooth Legacy - Apps on Google Play

A diagnostic tool for BMW motorcycles. View live data and fault codes etc.

play.google.com

Also, the market places are flooded with clones, should yours have come with a CD, read up on counterfeit devices:

How do I know if I have a counterfeit(clone) or genuine GS-911? - Hex GS-911

www.hexgs911.com

Kind regards and safe travels

Just checked and mine looks like a genuine one. Has the barcode and serial number etc.

 

[Pukmeister]

I had this issue with my old Yellow GS911 and an iPhone. I was told it’s Apples interpretation of the Bluetooth standard that prevents it working. They like to do things their own way.

Hex would have had to pay Apple a huge pile of money for the licensing rights to get it working so they just stuck to Android which is open source based and complies fully with the Bluetooth standard.

Wi-Fi on the later red units circumvents this problem.

I’m no computer expert but I remember the tale being told and it made sense to me at the time. Perhaps the guys from Hex who lurk on here will confirm this is the reason?

 

[HEX Support]

I had this issue with my old Yellow GS911 and an iPhone. I was told it’s Apples interpretation of the Bluetooth standard that prevents it working. They like to do things their own way.

Hex would have had to pay Apple a huge pile of money for the licensing rights to get it working so they just stuck to Android which is open source based and complies fully with the Bluetooth standard.

Wi-Fi on the later red units circumvents this problem.

I’m no computer expert but I remember the tale being told and it made sense to me at the time. Perhaps the guys from Hex who lurk on here will confirm this is the reason?

There were some issues with licensing, but that was not the primary issue with ios devices.

Apple had a minimum requirement for Bluetooth connections back then, that was a BT chip which was extremely expensive. For us to conform to that requirement would push the price point of the GS-911 too high. To get a cheap android phone with your GS-911 (if you wanted BT) made more sense from our perspective.

Kind regards