Bad clone Mini VCI cable with FW 1.4.1 and lack VPW protocol
Good clone Mini VCI cable has FW >2.0.1 and VPW. Always offer such clone and will not have problems.
Xhorse made MVCI 2.0.4 interface is widely respected to work with Honda HDS and Toyota Tecshream &Vvolvo VIDA 3-in-1. How to install Xhorse MINI VCI Toyota Techstream V10.10.018 Posted on April 1, 2020 by Following are the new V10.10.018 Toyota Techstream software, free download and step-by-step instruction guide provided. Open and run MINI VCI 10.10.018 setup. Select Language, click “Next”. Install software wizard, click “Next”. Accept license agreement, click “Next”. Click “Next” in Customer Identification program. Click “Install” when “Ready to install the Program” message prompts. Install Wizard is completed, press “Finish”.
And you can download the newest Toyota TIS Techstream Here:
If you would want to reset immo, or make customization to cars, need at least 2.0.1 FW with 2.0.1 FW there is change in PCB, as it support VPW, and has extra security chip. On the other hand, all these simple clones with 1.4.1 FW support only CAN and K line VPW protocol is unsupported in 1.4.1 FW, and there is no parts for it on PCB.
Here PCB for Good clone Mini VCI cable :
Here mini vci cable with above PCB:
Here bad clone Mini VCI cables PCB: