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Old 11-13-2021, 03:52 PM
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Any Foxwell gurus on here?

I just received the NT530 scanner, and it is missing the BMW software, and after going through all of the steps in the manuals, FoxAssist will not load updates or software to the scanner. Just wondering if it is me, or is Foxwell having some sort of outage.

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Old 11-13-2021, 04:22 PM
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I have heard of some difficulty loading software on the NT530 and having difficultly with tech support. I have not heard any solutions other than tech support.
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Old 11-13-2021, 04:27 PM
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Also, the FoxAssist software doesn't recognize my password when I run it each time. I have to go through the FORGET PASSWORD process everytime I open the application.

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I am at the mercy of tech support I think. I was able to register it earlier in FoxAssist, so now I can't register the scanner in FoxScanner. It says serial number error in FoxScanner when I try to register my scanner to start updates.
 
Old 11-14-2021, 10:05 PM
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I am at the mercy of tech support I think. I was able to register it earlier in FoxAssist, so now I can't register the scanner in FoxScanner. It says serial number error in FoxScanner when I try to register my scanner to start updates.
Where did you buy your unit? Yours came without vehicle software at all?

The 530 has to use Foxassist. The older units use Foxscanner afaik. I had to download Foxassist and register a new account on another Foxwell site. There are 2 different Foxeell websites associated with the older scanners vs the 530. Dumb setup, but did eventually work once I figured that out.
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I bought it direct from Foxwell. I have FoxAssist but the part that is supposed to be the link to the software updates and upgrades is a dead link. It opens a blank page.

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Allright. Went ahead and connected mine (update available already) to test it out. Works for me so their servers are up.

So, when you log into FoxAssist you have everything blanked out. That's normal. If you have NOT activated your unit, do so following this: https://www.foxwelltool.com/service/...2019.7.31.html.

Basically it's the below.

1. Log in to Fox Assist
2. Connect your NT530. Wait for it to boot.
3. Now on the 530 navigate to "Update." The PC will detect a new USB device and FoxAssist will now fill in your serial number.
4. Click "Activate," you will get a success message
5. Click "Download" in FoxAssist and follow the above guide.

If you get an error message, you'll probably have to contact Foxwell, though I doubt you will. I got one (purchased on Ebay) and had to contact my retailer as they had registered the unit to themselves and downloaded the BMW software prior to shipping. They contacted Foxwell and released the serial number so I could register to my account.
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Old 11-14-2021, 11:22 PM
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I bought it direct from Foxwell. I have FoxAssist but the part that is supposed to be the link to the software updates and upgrades is a dead link. It opens a blank page...
I've saved my link and password (to Foxwell support) in my Google browser, so I wouldn't lose them. The above web link is where I updated my GM programming (already on the NT510 Elite when I bought it) and later bought the BMW programming; I've just opened it and copied/pasted it here. I see 2+ pages of vehicle programs listed there, that I could download if I need to. So, it is definitely working.

At first, after I had just received my 510, I had trouble getting into the website: I tried several times, using different passwords and combinations before giving up, stuck in a loop. Feeling defeated, I e-mailed them to try and sort it out for me, but after I tried some more, somehow it finally let me in (for the first time) for registration and updates.

I received an e-mail from them the next day, and I said never mind. I don't know what I did, right or wrong, but since I was in, I made sure to save the username & latest password in the Google password manager. I periodically sign-in, just to see if my username/password still works, and to check for later versions of the downloads.

If you're able to register and log-in, then click on your username on the top right to get to the Member Center https://www.foxwelltech.us/member#/user-member page; once there, you'll see a menu on the left. New programming is listed under Software Renewal Package https://www.foxwelltech.us/member#/soft-sales-packages (I'm thinking about getting Chrysler programming, to help out a friend). Be sure to save your username & password!
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Old 11-15-2021, 01:21 AM
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Here is what I see when I hook up the 530 to the PC, and click update on the 530. It already has the serial number on here, but there is no activate option anywhere.
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