What Adapters work with Carly for BMW?

tock172 · 11-24-2015, 01:45 PM

Hello all,

After owning 6 different BMWs over the last decade, I've amassed a hodgepodge collection of coding adapters and dongles. They all work on different BMWs, and they all have different capabilities. However, I've recently purchased a 2011 E82 135i, and none of my adapters/apps seem to be able to do more than read the most basic codes.

A few friends have recently recommended Carly for BMW, which seems like a perfect fit for my needs (some simple coding using menus as opposed to using NCS Expert).

My question is, what adapters work with Carly for BMW? The reason I ask is because I already own one of these adapters, and I'm curious if it works with the Carly app, or if I need to purchase their proprietary adapter:

So, would this adapter work with Carly or not? Thanks for the input!

JonathanSinger · 11-24-2015, 02:40 PM

Carly has been picky lately. I highly suggest the official one. It actually updates the firmware to the dongle from the Carly App, so there is some dependency. iPhone = WIFI, and Andoird = Bluetooth

N54Twin · 11-29-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tock172

Hello all,

After owning 6 different BMWs over the last decade, I've amassed a hodgepodge collection of coding adapters and dongles. They all work on different BMWs, and they all have different capabilities. However, I've recently purchased a 2011 E82 135i, and none of my adapters/apps seem to be able to do more than read the most basic codes.

A few friends have recently recommended Carly for BMW, which seems like a perfect fit for my needs (some simple coding using menus as opposed to using NCS Expert).

My question is, what adapters work with Carly for BMW? The reason I ask is because I already own one of these adapters, and I'm curious if it works with the Carly app, or if I need to purchase their proprietary adapter:

[IMG]http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jC4AAO...teo/s-l500.jpg[/IMG]

So, would this adapter work with Carly or not? Thanks for the input!

Buy the oem adapter in amazon, I have that adapter in the pic and is not working no more.

808AWD325xi · 11-29-2015, 08:29 PM

I'm not personally familiar with Carly, but this thread is scary: BMWhat Carly Killed Lighting System

N54Twin · 11-29-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 808AWD325xi

I'm not personally familiar with Carly, but this thread is scary: BMWhat Carly Killed Lighting System

I might have been the app, but i have 1 year using it with out problems.

aus · 11-30-2015, 02:30 AM

Is the dongle really $75 now!!??

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Vish8895 · 12-01-2015, 02:33 PM

Was just about to purchase Carly full edition after using it cracked (I only needed on feature for a friends car and then deleted it after, still bad I know) as I knew it worked perfectly with my ELM327 BT dongle and LG G3.

After reading this, I will perform some tests with the free version first and feedback.

aus · 12-01-2015, 05:30 PM

I could clear codes with my old dongle but not code with it. Are you able to code with the ELM327?
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N54Twin · 12-01-2015, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Is the dongle really $75 now!!??

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The new version.... YES

edsonreds · 08-27-2019, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by N54Twin

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Is the dongle really $75 now!!??

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The new version.... YES

Sorry to bring an old thread. But any suggestions on a generic OBD2 adapter con Carly App? I have a E92 M3 and a Porsche GT3; wife drives an Audi Q3; and I cannot stomach having to buy 3 different adapters for usd 70 each, given that I only perform regular maintenance.

flgfish · 08-27-2019, 01:22 PM

I used a Veepeak adapter + Bimmercode on my 2012 E91. Carly was more expensive by a fair amount & Bimmercode did what I wanted...

roadkillrob · 08-27-2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by edsonreds

Sorry to bring an old thread. But any suggestions on a generic OBD2 adapter con Carly App? I have a E92 M3 and a Porsche GT3; wife drives an Audi Q3; and I cannot stomach having to buy 3 different adapters for usd 70 each, given that I only perform regular maintenance.

Basically Carly looks for their own adapter and pretty much only that will work. They also switch to a shitty monthly subscription model to use it and it isn't a great app. I would suggest looking at bimmercode or bimmergeeks these days as they both work with more adapter choices. I also have switched to bimmercode as they are the only ones to support my G05 X5 for coding and the adapter was 35 bucks that it works with or if you use it on apple, you can use any eithernet obd cable with it and a $20 lightning to ethernet dongle. The other thing I like about bimmercode as it has expertmode and will dump the modules fully and let you see and change the settings like you see them in esys if the app doesn't specially have a setting in regular mode.

ctuna · 08-27-2019, 10:31 PM

Also Carly is a subscripton service .
If you really want something that is the best and dirt cheap
Bimmergeeks cable and Standard Tools Ista D download.

roadkillrob · 08-28-2019, 09:48 AM

So what we are all saying is that there are several other options, all are cheaper and as good or better than Carly and because Carly is now a subscription ripoff. The adapter is the least of the cost and Carly is no longer an acceptable solution, the way they will learn this is if no one wastes their money with them.

edsonreds · 08-29-2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

So what we are all saying is that there are several other options, all are cheaper and as good or better than Carly and because Carly is now a subscription ripoff. The adapter is the least of the cost and Carly is no longer an acceptable solution, the way they will learn this is if no one wastes their money with them.

Thanks for your input guys. Given all things considered, I think I will go for a multi brand shop scanner such as icarsoft or autel, looks like it is going to expensive at first, but I may be saving money as I pay subscriptions for all 3 brands. Cheers.

flgfish · 08-29-2019, 10:25 PM

I have an iCarSoft for my 911 and it’s fine for most things... I like it actually. It’s the cheapest way to reset service reminders on a Porsche.

On my E91 if I need more than bimmercode (car debug basically) I’ll try a bimmergeeks cable and Rheingold first.

caliber90 · 05-13-2021, 06:19 AM

Sorry to bring back this old thread, but I guess I need to share my experience with Carly.

I have a Carly adapter bought few years back and bought their full version back then. Have not been using it for more than a year.

Yesterday, my 335i had problems and the yellow engine light in the dash so I plugged the adapter in my car and connect it to my iphone. Yes, works the same like in the past, then it told me there are 2 issues with the engine. click on the issues, it asks me to buy their new adapter. WTF? further checking on their website shows that some of the functions( that I already paid) are on subscription basis.

Conclusion: I ordered an Autel MaxiCom from Amazon.

11-24-2015, 01:45 PM	#1
tock172 Beachtown Bill Collector 585 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00] 1999 Lexus LS400 [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	What Adapters work with Carly for BMW? Hello all, After owning 6 different BMWs over the last decade, I've amassed a hodgepodge collection of coding adapters and dongles. They all work on different BMWs, and they all have different capabilities. However, I've recently purchased a 2011 E82 135i, and none of my adapters/apps seem to be able to do more than read the most basic codes. A few friends have recently recommended Carly for BMW, which seems like a perfect fit for my needs (some simple coding using menus as opposed to using NCS Expert). My question is, what adapters work with Carly for BMW? The reason I ask is because I already own one of these adapters, and I'm curious if it works with the Carly app, or if I need to purchase their proprietary adapter: So, would this adapter work with Carly or not? Thanks for the input! __________________ 2012 BMW 135i Space Grey Metallic M-Sport DCT Dinan S2
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808AWD325xi Ballin' out of control. 526 Rep 1,289 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moline, IL iTrader: (0)	I'm not personally familiar with Carly, but this thread is scary: BMWhat Carly Killed Lighting System __________________ Alpina B3 Flash/BMS OCC/ER CP/ETS 5/HKS BOV/M3 Control Arms
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aus Major General 912 Rep 9,029 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Is the dongle really $75 now!!?? . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Vish8895 Captain 75 Rep 641 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Staffs, UK iTrader: (0)	Was just about to purchase Carly full edition after using it cracked (I only needed on feature for a friends car and then deleted it after, still bad I know) as I knew it worked perfectly with my ELM327 BT dongle and LG G3. After reading this, I will perform some tests with the free version first and feedback.
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aus Major General 912 Rep 9,029 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I could clear codes with my old dongle but not code with it. Are you able to code with the ELM327? . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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flgfish Private First Class 128 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2012 E91, 2015 911 C2 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I used a Veepeak adapter + Bimmercode on my 2012 E91. Carly was more expensive by a fair amount & Bimmercode did what I wanted...
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2054 Rep 13,384 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Also Carly is a subscripton service . If you really want something that is the best and dirt cheap Bimmergeeks cable and Standard Tools Ista D download.
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roadkillrob Major General 892 Rep 5,475 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	So what we are all saying is that there are several other options, all are cheaper and as good or better than Carly and because Carly is now a subscription ripoff. The adapter is the least of the cost and Carly is no longer an acceptable solution, the way they will learn this is if no one wastes their money with them. __________________ 2025 X5 Msport 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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flgfish Private First Class 128 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2012 E91, 2015 911 C2 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I have an iCarSoft for my 911 and it’s fine for most things... I like it actually. It’s the cheapest way to reset service reminders on a Porsche. On my E91 if I need more than bimmercode (car debug basically) I’ll try a bimmergeeks cable and Rheingold first.
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caliber90 New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: E92 335i F10 520i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Sorry to bring back this old thread, but I guess I need to share my experience with Carly. I have a Carly adapter bought few years back and bought their full version back then. Have not been using it for more than a year. Yesterday, my 335i had problems and the yellow engine light in the dash so I plugged the adapter in my car and connect it to my iphone. Yes, works the same like in the past, then it told me there are 2 issues with the engine. click on the issues, it asks me to buy their new adapter. WTF? further checking on their website shows that some of the functions( that I already paid) are on subscription basis. Conclusion: I ordered an Autel MaxiCom from Amazon.
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