TOAF & Interface cables - Page 4

Lagetha · 1st June 2022, 20:56

Has anyone successfully connected TOAF on an android device using the WiFi OBD plug in as advertised on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175164947077

Or am I better buying a laptop, and using a cable as advertised on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174768878115

The price is £19.95 each so I'd rather not buy both.

Arctic · 22nd September 2022, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagetha

Has anyone successfully connected TOAF on an android device using the WiFi OBD plug in as advertised on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175164947077

Or am I better buying a laptop, and using a cable as advertised on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174768878115

The price is £19.95 each so I'd rather not buy both.

Hi Kevin.
How did you get on i thought someone would of answered your question by now, or did you get sorted with downloading Toaf, and finding the right lead ?

Lagetha · 23rd September 2022, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Kevin.
How did you get on i thought someone would of answered your question by now, or did you get sorted with downloading Toaf, and finding the right lead ?

Hi Steve,

Never had a problem with TOAF using my (unreliable) laptop/VAG KKL 409.1 cable (pin 7/8 connnected) but TOAF Android has never worked - version 0.26 - since upgrade from 0.25... sent messages via messenger and TOAF facebook page, it seems they're busy

I use same cable with an OTG connector to connect to tablet or phone.

Dorchester2 · 23rd September 2022, 19:20

TOAF with Android works on my cellular phones with the compliant cables.

Lagetha · 8th May 2023, 18:58

Apparently the last release of TOAF for Android, dated 31 March 2023 had new drivers for various Android devices, and when I'd updated to that release I could access the car's systems from my phone, using an OTG adapter and my modified (pin 7 to pin 8) VAG/USB cable.

Current version of TOAF Android is 0.0.33

Rover600 · 10th May 2023, 09:39

Does anybody have a link to one of the cheapy VAG cables which definitely works? Some of the listings seem to have gone now.

The “TOAF” cable on eBay seems to be the same thing with the pins soldered together.

hogweed · 10th May 2023, 15:25

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174768878...Bk9SR6CQoeSAYg

Lagetha · 10th May 2023, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rover600

Does anybody have a link to one of the cheapy VAG cables which definitely works? Some of the listings seem to have gone now.

The “TOAF” cable on eBay seems to be the same thing with the pins soldered together.

This is the one I bought - I had to solder pin 7 to pin 8 (although a bare wire/paperclip wrapped around both pins and pulled tight would achieve the same effect - make sure it touches nothing else).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314332675611

daveo138 · 10th May 2023, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagetha

This is the one I bought - I had to solder pin 7 to pin 8 (although a bare wire/paperclip wrapped around both pins and pulled tight would achieve the same effect - make sure it touches nothing else).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314332675611

That one looks like a bargain, if it works.

I’m trying to use a cable that I had for vagcom when I had a Passat about fifteen years ago. I’ve soldered pins 7 & 8 together, but haven’t managed to get it to work. I’m assuming I’ve got a problem with com ports, as I think I installed the correct drivers for it.

hogweed · 10th May 2023, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo138

That one looks like a bargain, if it works.

I’m trying to use a cable that I had for vagcom when I had a Passat about fifteen years ago. I’ve soldered pins 7 & 8 together, but haven’t managed to get it to work. I’m assuming I’ve got a problem with com ports, as I think I installed the correct drivers for it.

These cables use a variety of chipsets, some of which don't work with the Rover, even when you short 7&8.

Check the assigned COM port in Device Manager matches that in TOAF - if it doesn't, change it

1st June 2022, 20:56	#31
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8th May 2023, 18:58	#35
Lagetha Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Bolton Posts: 308 Thanks: 180 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Apparently the last release of TOAF for Android, dated 31 March 2023 had new drivers for various Android devices, and when I'd updated to that release I could access the car's systems from my phone, using an OTG adapter and my modified (pin 7 to pin 8) VAG/USB cable. Current version of TOAF Android is 0.0.33 __________________ I am Kevin, the car is my Viking shield-maiden, Lagetha! 2000 Rover 75 1.8 Classic SE in Moonstone Green/Black Leather seats and Sandstone Beige Interior (purchased 10 April 2022) 2002 Rover 25 2.0 IL TurboDiesel - gone but not forgotten, you can follow Deric's adventures on YouTube at Boaty's World and Project Nigel. AllegroMan is restoring Deric now. (Owned 25/10/2022-15/05/2023) Last edited by Lagetha; 9th May 2023 at 18:37..

10th May 2023, 15:25	#37
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10th May 2023, 09:39	#36
Rover600 Newbie Rover 600 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Does anybody have a link to one of the cheapy VAG cables which definitely works? Some of the listings seem to have gone now. The “TOAF” cable on eBay seems to be the same thing with the pins soldered together.