Scanner Guide: How to run Firmware Updates on Your YOUCANIC Scanner
Are you having trouble with your scanner? Maybe your VCI isn’t connecting to your scanner properly? It might be time to run some firmware updates on your scanner.
Regular firmware updates are crucial to keep your scanner functioning properly. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and running firmware updates on your YOUCANIC full-system scanner.
Are you more of a visual learner? Follow our video guide below!
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NOTE: The scanner used to create this guide was YOUCANIC’s latest model, the UCAN-II-C Pro. These steps will still work if you own an older UCAN-II scanner or a heavy-duty truck scanner.
Step-by-Step guide
1. Connect your VCI to your scanner using a charging cable, with the USB-A end connected to the USB port of your scanner, and the USB-C end connected to the USB-C port of the VCI.
2. Turn your scanner on, and open the Firmware Updates page. Then select the VCI firmware update.
3. Run available firmware updates. If there are no available firmware updates, the message below will appear on the screen.
It’s that easy! Just connect your VCI to your scanner and run firmware updates. If you run into any trouble during this process, contact our support team at support@youcanic.com, and don’t forget to check out our other scanner guides for more help with your scanner.
