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I thought all the 'cheap' adapters only emulate J2534-2 by fragmenting packets or frames a certain way. It may be part of the problem. The ForScan developer wrote a lengthy post explaining this sometime ago. Unless someone buys a high quality full-chipped VCM 2 clone like an SP177-C (which are no longer made) or has an actual VCM 2 or VCM 3 at their disposal the experience is likely going to be more cumbersome when using low-end devices.

Livnitup mentioned he used his VCM 2 clone for FRDS updates and has not had any issues. I don't know what revision he's using. It's harder to find a good one because there's clones of clones all over the market... and lots of trash too.
That is old news, @JEB and I tested the Mongoose out extensively and the only corruption came from my end and was due to install issues which after running the tests in the J2534 Toolbox that came with the Mongoose did I get it fixed. The Mongoose is a far faster device then the Nano (and I have tested it) and no corruption at all! The Mongoose is the best option without having to spend over $1,000.
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Can someone check that the updates are available to me before I go down the rabbit hole? 1FTFW1E89MFA46118
 

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I hate to "me, too", but I would like to know if there are updates for myself. If there are updates, I can talk to my dealer (he's pretty friendly). Thanks! VIN: 1FTFW1ED0MFA88769
 

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I hate to "me, too", but I would like to know if there are updates for myself. If there are updates, I can talk to my dealer (he's pretty friendly). Thanks! VIN: 1FTFW1ED0MFA88769
Yea I just called and the reason I was asking the guys for help. 3 different ones in Texas said they will not do them. I had to wait for OTA
 

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Same as me on the GWM update. Fail the update but, remove the USB stick from the USB on the truck and go the CANBUS route.. if the stick is in you won't get that option.
 

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Just chiming in that GWM & APIM update went smooth using VCM2.
I had success with the GWM but doing it via CANBUS, APIM now in progress so let's see how that goes. Too bad the VCM2 is no longer available...
 

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I hate to "me, too", but I would like to know if there are updates for myself. If there are updates, I can talk to my dealer (he's pretty friendly). Thanks! VIN: 1FTFW1ED0MFA88769
You might get a pillow and blankey, because you will be spending the night in the captains chair of your mighty Powerboost. (there's a scroll bar, if you know what I mean ?)

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