OrBit version 1.1.2 is released. The biggest news is 2025 model support is added. OrBit already worked with these models, but there were some changes that required some major updates to OrBit to support the changes under the covers in these cars.
(Latest version of OrBit can always be downloaded here: https://app.spaycetech.com/orbitupdate/download) The "update notification" in OrBit will be sent later, but you can download the updated install right away from the link.
New features:
2025 Models supported (as well as minor support update for 2024 models) - OrBit now supports new generation of security access implemented by Volvo. This allows fully supporting change of all config items on 2025 models. The processes and procedures to handle the changes when writing config on these models are automated in OrBit. The added complexity means for most customers, using OrBit with a 2025 model requires the purchase of the PIN Retrieval service when purchasing OrBit or adding a 2025 car to your license.
VGM PIN no longer required for service functions and clearing DTCs - OrBit can now handle most service functions on AAOS (iCup) cars without requiring a VGM PIN for the car. The VGM PIN is still required for writing config and flashing software in the car.
ECU Info updated on flashing software - ECU Info is now updated when flashing a software to a specific ECU. There is no longer a need to Update Profile after flashing software to see the updated software parts reported.
Service Procedures module update - New version of Service Procedures module (Generation 5) is included, supporting new Service Procedures that were not possible before the update. Service Procedures are added outside of OrBit app updates, the catalog has been expanded greatly since the last release. Some new Service Procedures are only visible once OrBit is updated.
Updated Features:
Gen 2 Security Access support added - While this is part of 2025 model support, the Gen 2 security access has been present on some modules since 2023. OrBit now supports saving the new 32 byte PINs in the car profile and performing security access with any module using the Gen 2 Security Acess.
Reset Battery History on any car - Battery History reset can be run on any car, to support 12V battery replacement. This is part of the basic service features that are allowed on any car, it does not need to be licensed in OrBit.
Improvements and Fixes:
Car connection improvements - On most computers, OrBit no longer requires incoming firewall ports open. (Note: the installer still creates the rules, and some specific network configurations on a PC will still require incoming port exceptions that OrBit installer creates in Windows Defender Firewall)
Self Healing OrBit problems - Background processing has been added to resolve problems proactively in OrBit from missing license, corrupt config files, and other known occasional issues. Worst case should need a restart of OrBit to fix rather than contacting support for manual help.
More ECUs added for flashing software - Improvements have been made to programming process reliability, more ECUs have been tested and allowed to be flashed (PSMD, PSMP)
PSMP, PSMD modules adding supported - OrBit now supports properly enabling the PSMD and PSMP (Power Seat Module, Driver/Passenger) in the car when swapping power seats into a car and setting config, with a car that had no seat modules equipped from the factory.
Air Suspension Calibration improvements - Refinements made to the Air Suspension Calibration process, to reduce the cases where OrBit fails to prepare the car because the Air Suspension is in "Service Mode". The process to exit Service Mode has been revised.
Many various config and programming process improvements - Many small changes made to support all covered models with a smooth programming process leaving a minimum of cases with left over DTCs or dash messages in the car after flashing a config. In the event of a flashing failure, recover and error feedback is improved.
(Latest version of OrBit can always be downloaded here: https://app.spaycetech.com/orbitupdate/download) The "update notification" in OrBit will be sent later, but you can download the updated install right away from the link.
New features:
2025 Models supported (as well as minor support update for 2024 models) - OrBit now supports new generation of security access implemented by Volvo. This allows fully supporting change of all config items on 2025 models. The processes and procedures to handle the changes when writing config on these models are automated in OrBit. The added complexity means for most customers, using OrBit with a 2025 model requires the purchase of the PIN Retrieval service when purchasing OrBit or adding a 2025 car to your license.
VGM PIN no longer required for service functions and clearing DTCs - OrBit can now handle most service functions on AAOS (iCup) cars without requiring a VGM PIN for the car. The VGM PIN is still required for writing config and flashing software in the car.
ECU Info updated on flashing software - ECU Info is now updated when flashing a software to a specific ECU. There is no longer a need to Update Profile after flashing software to see the updated software parts reported.
Service Procedures module update - New version of Service Procedures module (Generation 5) is included, supporting new Service Procedures that were not possible before the update. Service Procedures are added outside of OrBit app updates, the catalog has been expanded greatly since the last release. Some new Service Procedures are only visible once OrBit is updated.
Updated Features:
Gen 2 Security Access support added - While this is part of 2025 model support, the Gen 2 security access has been present on some modules since 2023. OrBit now supports saving the new 32 byte PINs in the car profile and performing security access with any module using the Gen 2 Security Acess.
Reset Battery History on any car - Battery History reset can be run on any car, to support 12V battery replacement. This is part of the basic service features that are allowed on any car, it does not need to be licensed in OrBit.
Improvements and Fixes:
Car connection improvements - On most computers, OrBit no longer requires incoming firewall ports open. (Note: the installer still creates the rules, and some specific network configurations on a PC will still require incoming port exceptions that OrBit installer creates in Windows Defender Firewall)
Self Healing OrBit problems - Background processing has been added to resolve problems proactively in OrBit from missing license, corrupt config files, and other known occasional issues. Worst case should need a restart of OrBit to fix rather than contacting support for manual help.
More ECUs added for flashing software - Improvements have been made to programming process reliability, more ECUs have been tested and allowed to be flashed (PSMD, PSMP)
PSMP, PSMD modules adding supported - OrBit now supports properly enabling the PSMD and PSMP (Power Seat Module, Driver/Passenger) in the car when swapping power seats into a car and setting config, with a car that had no seat modules equipped from the factory.
Air Suspension Calibration improvements - Refinements made to the Air Suspension Calibration process, to reduce the cases where OrBit fails to prepare the car because the Air Suspension is in "Service Mode". The process to exit Service Mode has been revised.
Many various config and programming process improvements - Many small changes made to support all covered models with a smooth programming process leaving a minimum of cases with left over DTCs or dash messages in the car after flashing a config. In the event of a flashing failure, recover and error feedback is improved.