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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 11:17 AM
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OBD-II Software

Hi all. I was wondering what software/apps you guys use for your OBD-II? My goal is to use my tablet and bluetooth to the OBD-II while I am towing. I would like a little more information than the gauges give me with out having to cycle through the menu.

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2017 F350 SRW 6.7L
Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite 7" 8GB
ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth

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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 03:23 PM
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I looked at several and found the OBDLink app that comes with the adapter itself to be the most customizable for the gauge use you mention.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 03:32 PM
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I purchased the Forscan lite app. You can set up a nice dashboard.

I also have Forscan on my laptop, but that would be a pain to use driving.

When I am towing, I rely on the trucks gauges, not any app.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 04:22 PM
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i asked the same question and didint get much feed back. forscan light is awsome if you have android. i keep my windows tablet whit me all the time and theres only one app that is some what good. im looking for others all the time but nothing so far decent
 
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Forscan Lite on 7" Android tablet

 
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Does the forscan effect the factory warranty?
 
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OBDLink via one of my old phones that I strictly use for this purpose. Diesel owners would have many other gauges available to them.
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