How to Update Autel MaxiIM IM508S?
1. Make sure the Display Table is connected to power source with stable access to the Internet.
2. Tap the Update application button from the MaxiIM Job Menu; or tap the update notification message when received one; or tap the Update icon on Vehicle Menu in Diagnostics application. The Update application screen displays.
3. Check all available updates:
►If you device to update all the items of IMMO software, select IMMO Tab and then tap the Update All button; if you want to update all items of diagnostic software, select Diagnose Tab and then tap the Update All buttons.
►If you only want to update one or some of the item(s), tap the Update button on the right colum of the specific item(s).
4. Tap the Pause buttons to suspend the updating process. Tap Continue to resume the update and the process will continue from the pause point.
5. When the updating process is completed,the firmware will be installed automatically. The version will replace the older version.
If your IM508S is out of period, you can buy IM508S One Year Software Subscription.
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Device | IM508 | IM508S | IM608 PRO | IM608 II | |
Accessories | Lower machine | Built-in | Built-in | JVCI | JVCI+ |
Programmer | XP200 | XP200 | XP400PRO | XP400PRO | |
Hardware Configuration | CPU | 4x 1.6GHz(A9) | 4x 1.8GHz(A55) | 4x 1.3GHz(A7) 2x 1.7GHz(A15) |
4x 2.2GHz(A73) 4x 1.8GHz(A53) |
OS | Android 4.4 | Android 11 | Android 4.4.2 | Android 10.0 | |
Memory | 1G RAM, 64G Flash | 4G RAM, 64G Flash | 2G RAM, 64G Flash | 4G RAM, 128G Flash | |
Display | 7′ | 7′ | 10.1′ | 10.1′ | |
Resolution | 1024*600 | 1024*600 | 1920*1200 | 1920*1200 | |
Battery | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 15000mAh | 15000mAh | |
VCI | Tablet all-in-one | Tablet all-in-one | BT2.1/USB | BT5.0/USB | |
DoIP | Can't support | Support | Need Adapter | Support | |
CANFD | Need Adapter | Need Adapter | Need Adapter | Support | |
Diagnostic function | Basic function | Basic Functions | Basic Functions | Full Functions | Full Functions |
Set code | Can't support | Can't support | Support | Support | |
Programming | Can't support | Can't support | Support a part of the Benz and BMW system | Support a part of the Benz and BMW system | |
Anti-theft function | Matchmaker | Most functions Benz and others need to buy XP400Pro |
Most functions Benz and others need to buy XP400Pro |
Full Functions | Full Functions |
Programmer | EEPROM read and write | EEPROM read and write | EEPROM read and write | EEPROM read and write | |
Key tool | Support | Support | Support | Support | |
Remote expert | / | Can't support | Can't support | Can't support | Support |