If your preferred language is not visible in the device settings, it means the language pack is not currently flashed to your scanner's memory card. To change it, you must use a Windows PC to rewrite the software using the iCarsoft Update Tool. Step 1: Download the Update Software
If your device is stuck in a language like Russian or Chinese, finding the "Setup" menu by reading the text is impossible.
Hook the MicroSD card back up to the PC software. Check the language configuration boxes next to the individual vehicle brands (e.g., BMW, Audi) to ensure they are set to download the localized text packages.
Inside the Setup menu, look for the first or second option, which is typically (or the equivalent word in the language the device is currently stuck in, such as Sprache for German, Idioma for Spanish, or Langue for French). Press OK . Step 4: Choose Your Preferred Language
This guide covers Icarsoft models with on-device menus (e.g., Icarsoft CR, Icarsoft i910, Icarsoft OBD scanners). It assumes:
diagnostic scanner is a straightforward process, though the exact steps can vary slightly depending on whether you own a first-generation (V1.0), second-generation (V2.0/V3.0), or a tablet-style (CR Max/Ultra) device.
While you can sometimes connect the scanner directly to the PC via USB, removing the MicroSD card ensures a more stable connection and faster data transfer rates. Turn off your iCarsoft device.
Regardless of the cause, the fix is straightforward—once you know the icon and button sequence.
Locate the MicroSD card slot on the side or top of the scanner. Push the card in slightly to release it, then pull it out.
2. "Language Not Supported" or Missing Car Brands After Update
Navigate to the or "Downloads" tab at the top of the homepage.
Plug the card reader into an available USB port on your Windows PC. Step 3: Log In and Register Your Device Launch the installed iCarsoft Update Tool on your computer.
If you follow the steps to change the language but the interface does not switch, try these solutions:
Note: If your preferred language does not appear in this list, proceed to Method 2.
