Question:

In the connection management, there is a warning that the end of use of ICOM A and A2 connections in ISTA will occur in April 2025. What will happen then?

All will received same notification when the time reach.

• End of Support:

  BMW is ending support for the ICOM A and A2 tools with the ISTA diagnostic and programming software in April 2025.
• Implication:

  This means that after April 2025, these older ICOM tools will no longer be compatible with the latest versions of ISTA.
• Transition:

  BMW is encouraging users to transition to the newer ICOM Next C tool, which is compatible with the newer ISTA/P software.
• Why the Change:

  BMW is likely moving to newer technology to improve diagnostic capabilities and streamline the programming process.

The Ista updates after that date will not work anymore for ICOM A1 & A2 without license, only ICOM NEXT will work.

To use ISTA+ V4.50 or later version with VXDIAG BMW scanner, you will need a valid license.

One of our customers has tested 4.50.12 and 4.52.1x version, it works fine with license.

http://blog.vxdiagshop.com/2025/03/20/vxdiag-bmw-ista-4-50-benz-2024-12-review/