A 32-bit hardware dongle that connects your laptop to the car's OBD-II port.

For those running this setup, have you noticed faster scanning times on the MQB platform compared to previous versions? Let us know your experience below!

If you need help with (any version, including older 22.3.1 genuine), I’m happy to explain:

You likely need to manually short the EEPROM pins. Search for "HEX V2 clone boot mode pinout" for your specific PCB version (ATMEGA vs STM32). Some require soldering a wire to TP5.

: Critical for clone devices, a "loader" is a third-party application used to launch VCDS without it attempting to verify the hardware's authenticity online, which could otherwise "brick" or deactivate the cable.