ActiveOBD
ActiveOBD.com
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Maps & NavigationEveryoneVersion 3.8.4Updated 11/23/2025, 3:00:04 PM
Open in StoreThe OBDII scanner app with a special support of Subaru make.
Requirements:
- Subaru vehicle MY 2012+ (OBD CAN communication protocol);
- compliant ELM327-type adapter (see below).
The app supports both Bluetooth Classic (3.0) and Bluetooth Low Energy (4.0) connection protocols.
Premium-level adapters supported (in-app products, better speed and stability):
- vLinker BM / BM+ (from $35);
- vLinker MC+;
- OBDLink LX / MX + (Bluetooth 3.0);
- OBDLink CX (Bluetooth 4.0 LE).
Note: latest firmware is required, please check manufacturer website for details.
Entry-level adapters supported (moderate speed, good stability, BASIC functionality):
- Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE).
Conditionally compliant adapters (BASIC functionality):
- Viecar Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE);
- ELM327 v2.1 geniune only (http://www.elmelectronics.com);
- ELM327 v1.4-1.5 (including some noname clones).
Unsupported adapters:
- ELM327 v2.1 noname clones.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActiveObd
Note: WIFI adapters support is available in beta version. You can use mobile data and OBD WiFi adapter at the same time: depending on your phone firmware, the system may show you a pop-up when WiFi with no Internet detected - the rule of thumb here is that you should select to use MOBILE DATA and KEEP the WiFi network connected.
Requirements:
- Subaru vehicle MY 2012+ (OBD CAN communication protocol);
- compliant ELM327-type adapter (see below).
The app supports both Bluetooth Classic (3.0) and Bluetooth Low Energy (4.0) connection protocols.
Premium-level adapters supported (in-app products, better speed and stability):
- vLinker BM / BM+ (from $35);
- vLinker MC+;
- OBDLink LX / MX + (Bluetooth 3.0);
- OBDLink CX (Bluetooth 4.0 LE).
Note: latest firmware is required, please check manufacturer website for details.
Entry-level adapters supported (moderate speed, good stability, BASIC functionality):
- Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE).
Conditionally compliant adapters (BASIC functionality):
- Viecar Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE);
- ELM327 v2.1 geniune only (http://www.elmelectronics.com);
- ELM327 v1.4-1.5 (including some noname clones).
Unsupported adapters:
- ELM327 v2.1 noname clones.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActiveObd
Note: WIFI adapters support is available in beta version. You can use mobile data and OBD WiFi adapter at the same time: depending on your phone firmware, the system may show you a pop-up when WiFi with no Internet detected - the rule of thumb here is that you should select to use MOBILE DATA and KEEP the WiFi network connected.
Developer email
app@activeobd.com
Developer website
https://www.activeobd.comReleased
Jan 17, 2015
Current version
3.8.4
Android version
7.0
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