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Basic Information
Subject Preparation for Server Maintenance
Article Type ☐ Issue Fix ☑ Usage Guide ☐ New Feature
Target Information
Target Devices ☑ KDS 2.0
Accessories ☐ VCI ☐ VCI2 ☐ VCI3 ☐ Leak Tester ☐ EV Charging Tester ☐ BSA Adapter
Affected Version All
Regions Covered

KEU:
Asia, Pacific, Central & South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East

KMU:
US territories(Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa)

Release Details
Date Issued (KST) 09-May-2025
Posting Type ☑ Temporary until 18-May
☐ Permanent

 

Please be informed that due to the scheduled GSW upgrade, KDS 2.0 access may also be affected. We are sharing the details in advance to help you prepare accordingly.

  • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

  • Time: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM (CET)
    (The end time is subject to change depending on the progress.)

During this maintenance window:

  • GSW will be inaccessible.

  • Users who are logged out will not be able to log back in.

  • However, users who are already logged in before the maintenance begins will not be affected.

  • If you need to use KDS 2.0 during this time window, please make sure to log in or re-log in in advance before the local time specified in the table below.
  • You should re-log in based on log in retention time shown when launching KDS 2.0

 


🌍 Localized Time Table

Region Country Example City Time Zone (UTC±) Local Time on May 17, 2025
Europe Germany Berlin UTC+2 (CEST) 09:00 – 21:00
Europe United Kingdom London UTC+1 (BST) 08:00 – 20:00
North America United States (East) New York UTC-4 (EDT) 03:00 – 15:00
North America United States (West) Los Angeles UTC-7 (PDT) 00:00 – 12:00
South America Brazil São Paulo UTC-3 (BRT) 04:00 – 16:00
Africa South Africa Johannesburg UTC+2 09:00 – 21:00
Africa Egypt Cairo UTC+2 09:00 – 21:00 
Middle East Saudi Arabia Riyadh UTC+3 10:00 – 22:00
Asia India New Delhi UTC+5:30 12:30 – 00:30 (May 18)
Asia China Beijing UTC+8 15:00 – 03:00 (May 18)
Asia Japan Tokyo UTC+9 16:00 – 04:00 (May 18)
Oceania Australia Sydney UTC+10 17:00 – 05:00 (May 18)
Pacific Fiji Suva UTC+12 19:00 – 07:00 (May 18)
Oceania New Zealand Wellington UTC+12 19:00 – 07:00 (May 18)

 


Basic Information
Subject

Android 15 Update Prohibited

Article Type ☐ Issue Fix Usage Guide ☐ New Feature
Target Information
Target Devices KDS 2.0 SW or HW SW
Affected Version

N/A

Regions Covered HME, BHMC, HTBC, KEU, KCN, GME, GMC
(Asia, Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Central & South America and US territories)
Release Details
Date Issued (KST) 25-Apr-2025
Posting Type Temporary untill further notice ☐ Permanent

 

Dear Customers,

To ensure stable operation of our products, updating to Android 15 is strictly prohibited.
We have identified compatibility issues between Android 15 and our diagnostic application, which may cause malfunctions in diagnostic functions and core services.

In particular, devices upgraded to Android 15 cannot use the ‘Internet Update’ function properly.
This prevents users from updating software and data, so please take caution.

Please note that Android 15 is currently under compatibility verification with our diagnostic app, and the completion timeline is not yet determined.
Once compatibility has been confirmed and Android 15 is supported, we will provide a separate notice with further instructions.

⛔ Prohibited Devices

  • All Android devices available OS 15 upgrade

⚠️ Actions Required

  • Please disable automatic system updates on your device.

  • If your device has already been updated, please contact our customer support team for assistance.

We are working diligently to resolve these issues and minimize customer inconvenience.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


 

 

 

Basic Information
Subject Countermeasure of ACU Variant Coding for AB(Soluto)
Article Type ☐ Issue Fix ☑ Usage Guide ☐ New Feature
Target Information
Target Devices ☐ GDS Smart ☐ GNESIS Smart ☑ KDS 2.0
Accessories ☑ VCI ☑ VCI2 ☑ VCI3 ☐ Leak Tester ☐ EV Charging Tester ☐ BSA Adapter
Affected Version NEH-02-0075(PV), NVH-00-0075(CV), NWH-00-0075(PV+CV) or lower
Regions Covered HME(Asia, Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Central & South America)
Release Details
Date Issued (KST) 10-Apr-2025
Posting Type ☑ Temporary ☐ Permanent

 

✅ Hyundai AB Vehicle – ACU Variant Coding Failure Notice

❓ Q. I encountered the following message during ACU variant coding on a Hyundai AB vehicle. What does it mean?

A. This message indicates that the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) must be written to the ACU before variant coding can be performed.


🔧 How to Proceed

To complete the variant coding process, please follow the steps below to input the VIN into the ACU:

  1. Download the VIN Input Patch File
    ▶ Download the attached patch file provided with this guide.[To download the patch file]

  2. Apply the Patch File to the Tablet
    ▶ Transfer and apply the patch file to your diagnostic tablet.
    ▶ For detailed instructions, please refer to the video guide below.

  3. Perform VIN Input, Then Proceed with Variant Coding
    ▶ Once the VIN has been successfully written, the variant coding can proceed normally.


📅 Upcoming Improvement

To improve user convenience, the following update is scheduled:

  • The regular internet update on April 23, 2025, will include:
    👉 Built-in VIN input functionality for ACU variant coding

✅ After this update, no manual patch file installation will be required. The VIN input process will be handled automatically during coding.


📌 Additional Notes

  • The patch file is a temporary solution until the regular update is released.

 

 

Type ☐ Notification ☐ Repair ☑ Guidance Regions Covered
Devices ☑ KDS 2.0

KEU
(Asia, Pacific, Central/South America, Europe, India, Middle East, Africa)

Date Issued (KST) 19-Dec-2024 Duration
Subject Smart Launcher 1.238 Installation ☑ Temporary ☐ Permanent

 

Smart Launcher version 1.238 is included in the December 3rd week update, released on December 18.

If your Smart Launcher version is lower than 1.238, the application may forcibly close during the update process. In such cases, please reopen the diagnostic app and proceed with the Internet Update (globe icon) to ensure the installation is completed successfully.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Type ☐Notification ☐Repair ☑Guidance Regions Covered
Devices ☑ KDS 2.0 KEU
(Asia/Pacific, Europe, India, Middle East, Africa)
Date Issued (KST) 06-Nov-2024 Duration
Subject Resolution of the Recent Error in S/W Management ☑ Temporary ☐ Permanent

 

We would like to inform you of recent issues identified in software management. Specifically, Error Code 4001, ECU upgrade failures, and vehicle communication issues have been reported in KDS 2.0, version NEK-02-0062.

To address these issues, please proceed with the Internet Update to upgrade KDS 2.0 to the latest version, NEK-02-0063. This update is essential to ensure optimal functionality and resolve the reported errors.

[How to Update]

 

Thank you for your cooperation. If you experience any erros during this period, please report them as follows:

 

 

Notice : Server Maintenance from 06-Nov-2024(KST)

Announcement_ALL_Service Error_dft_241030 (1)_1.jpg

 

 

[Advisory] Galaxy Tab S9+ & S10 Series Compatibility with GDS Smart and KDS 2.0 Under Validation

Please note that the Galaxy Tab S9 PLUS and S10 series are currently not compatible with GDS Smart or KDS 2.0 diagnostic software. We are actively working on validation with the S10, and an update will be provided as soon as compatibility is secured.

[Further Resources]

GDS Smart/KDS 2.0 tablet PC specification(Oct, 30th, 2024) – FAQ

List of tablet models that support special inspection(GDS smrat/KDS2.0) – FAQ

 

[Installation Guide] Migration to the New Server for users of GDS/GENESIS Smart & KDS 2.0(Revised 24-Oct-2024)

 

Participation in the migration campaign is essential

for continued use of diagnostic apps

 

Here's a simple guide to help you through installation process.  For detailed installation guide(PDF), please download it on the bottom of the page. 

 

Preparations - please download user guide attached for more details

  • Please make sure that Play Protect to be turned off.
  • Please make sure to secure 40 GB of free storage on your tablet and Android OS 8.0 or higher.
  • Please make sure Wi-Fi connection that allows access to external websites is connected.
  • Please save your license key at Configuration > User profile. 
  • Please remove old files if you experienced error code INT00M1; find details in the attached.

 

Step 1: Download Smart Launcher v.1.220

Download the latest version of Smart Launcher on your tablet

[Tap here to download Smart Launcher v.1.220 or scan the QR code]

[HYUNDAI]User Manual for GDS SMART

[HYUNDAI]User Manual for GDS SMART CV_PV+CV(ALL)

[GENESIS]User Manual for GENESIS SMART

[KIA]User Manual for KDS 2.0

 

Step 2: Authenticate with Your License Key and ID

  • Launch Smart Launcher and enter your valid license key and ID to authenticate your account.

Step 3: Download Resources and Installation

  • The necessary resources will be downloaded automatically, followed by a seamless installation process.

Step 4: Run GDS/GENESIS Smart or KDS 2.0 and Check Version

  • Once the installation is complete, launch GDS Smart and verify that you are connected to the new server by checking the version information.

 

Please contact at the following email address for further assistance:

ics@gitauto.com

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📞 Customer Support(Europe, Asia, Pacific, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, Centeral & South America and US Territories)

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