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Autel Scanner Tools

How To Check If Autel Maxisys Expired or Valid?

Autel scanners are powerful and effective. High-level vehicle scanners can work on more advanced vehicles and perform ECU programming for Mercedes-Benz, BMW and other vehicles. However, Autel scanners require an active subscription to provide the best service at all times. How do I check if my scanner has expired or is still valid?

To see when an Autel Maxisys device has expired, users can see directly on the device:

1.Support APP>》My Account》>Validity Period

2.Update APP>>Renew subscription

Autel Maxisys Subscription validity period

Looking at the picture of the Autel Maxisy Pro device below, the software license is said to have expired. You must renew your license.

Do I need to pay for updates?

Updates are provided to fix existing issues, new car features, and system functionality. The scanner can be used without renewing the subscription, but the online use function will no longer be supported. In order to better use the scanner, it is recommended that you perform a paid update.

More FAQs about Software Subscription Total Care Plan

Q: If I have a card, can I renew early? Or start subscribing for renewal today?

A: Yes, you can stack updates and you will not be penalized for it

Q: My Maxisy says the software subscription has expired, but it hasn't.

A: Perform a full factory reset of your tools before your subscription expires to refresh your tools. The internal storage can also be expanded using a 32 GB SD card. Part of the problem is that your tool is out of memory

Q: Will online programming and coding continue to work after my subscription expires?

Answer: No, it needs to be within the subscription period to work.

Q: Can you still use jbox through the scanner to update the module, or do you use jbox through the PC and purchase a license for that vin to update the module?

A: BMW and Mercedes-Benz Autel cloud-based programming requires a current subscription to access Autel servers. If the scanner is not within the subscription period, it will not be able to connect.

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