How to Solve BMW ICOM Software ISTA-P Need Activation Key?

BMW ICOM Software works for BMW ICOM Next and ICOM A2. Latest version of ICOM software is v2024.03, will update to 2024.3 soon. Some customers met a problem when open ISTA-P software and request password. VXDAS will share tips to solve this problem today.

BMW ICOM Software Overview

B-MW ISTA Software Basic version:

1. Software Version: V2024.03

2. Support System: Win10 64bit

3. Software Type: HDD and SSD

4. Support Language: ISTA/D(Wiring diagram) Languages: English(Default), French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, Thai, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish, Greek.

5. Support Vehicle List: for Mini, for Motorcycles, for Rolls Royce, for B-MW i Series.

6. System Requirements: At least I5 Generation 2 with 8G Memory.

7. Support Model: Suggest to use Lenovo ThinkPad T420 and T430, X61, X200, X201, X220, X230. Other models (Intel chipset can compatible, almost all the laptop as I5 / I7 series)

8. Compatible Device: ICOM NEXT A, ICOM A2+B+C , Need equipment ICOM VCI, please contact us (Support Online or Whatsapp )

ISTA P Need Activation Key Solution

When you open ISTA-P software, and it ask “Enter Activation Key” as picture below, please follow our steps to solve it.

First, find the file folder “tools” in your laptop, then open it. (If software from other suppliers and don’t have this folder, please contact your supplier)

You will see a folder name “ISTAP Key”.

Second, open the file folder. And then you will see a Text file “Activation Key” inside the folder.

Now open the txt file, you can see the activation code.

Then copy the code to the place that asked for activation key in the first screen. Click Continue.

After that, the ISTA-P software can start normally.

Thanks for your attention here. Hope this can help you get problem solved!

VXDAS BMW ICOM Software Order Link: BMW ICOM Software HDD/SSD.

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