Launcher V2.6.1 PRO and Premium, NCD / CAFD Tool V0.4.0 Update - Updated 11/08/2016

TokenMaster's Launcher 2.6.0 Premium and PRO are now Out.

[Updated: 11/08/2016]
Launcher V2.6.1 Pro and Premium Builds 130 and 122, respectively, are now out. These updates addresses the initial issues found with the previous releases.

Launcher PRO 2.6.0 Build 128
- Added support for E-Sys 3.28.x
- PsdZdata mapping compatibility upgraded to V3.59.4
- Added color indicator to FDL Cheat Codes (Blue = OK, Orange = partially applied, Red = failure)
- Added FDL Cheat Codes online update
- CAF Viewer is forced to use \Data\psdzdata\swe\cafd folder instead of \Data\CAF
- Changed .NET Framework requirement to V4.5.2
- Launcher is now completely hands-off in coding/flashing modules

- Updated Cheat codes

Launcher Premium 2.6.0 Build 119
- Added support for E-Sys 3.28.x
- Added CAFD Transalation for the following G-Series: G001, G002, G011, G012, G013, G030, G031, G032
- Fixed High DPI/Screen Resolution support for JRE7, JRE8 (E-Sys 3.26, 3.27, 3.28) - Enjoy crisp resolution without down scaling your display
- Fixed issue with HKFM_LS. Older PSdZ library and other ECUs do not need to expand CAF, but HKFM_LS does, and is sensitive to delay. Launcher is now modified to only perform translation when requested from the GUI
- Added color indicator to FDL Cheat Codes (Blue = OK, Orange = partially applied, Red = failure)
- CAF Viewer is forced to use \Data\psdzdata\swe\cafd folder instead of \Data\CAF
- Changed .NET Framework requirement to V4.5.2
- Launcher is now completely hands-off in coding/flashing modules

- Updated Cheat codes

A few notes on these features:

.NET Framework 4.5.2 is now required due to new features added. It can be downladed from this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42642

For Premium only. You will be asked to generate a token. I have changed the way token is generated for V2.6.

- CAF Viewer is forced to use \Data\psdzdata\swe\cafd folder instead of \Data\CAF - I find it annoying that the CAF Viewer defaults to \data\CAF. This is one of the more frequently asked questions I get. CAF viewer opens CAF files, FDL-Editor opens NCD files. They don't mix. CAF Viewer now defaults to \Data\psdzdata\swe\cafd, when Launchers are used.

- Added color indicator to FDL Cheat Codes (Blue = OK, Orange = partially applied, Red = failure) - The following picture is self-explanatory.

When previewing or applying changes, the selected item(s) will change color as a visual aide and indicates the status of the code. Blue means accepted, Orange means partially (for multiple code location), and Red means the value is outside the acceptable range.

- Added FDL Cheat Codes online update - FDL Cheat Codes can be updated if it's updated by the author and uploaded to Github repository.

NCD / CAFD Tool V0.4.0 is also now available. PsdZdata mapping compatibility upgraded to V3.59.4  

NOTE: Please do not request via the comment section. I do not monitor the comments actively. Email me at fxxtokenmaster_at_gmail for any question.

E-Sys Launcher PRO 2.5.5

E-Sys Launcher PRO 2.5.5 Build 120


E-Sys Launcher PRO 2.5.5 is now out.

- Added CAFD Translation for the following G-Series: G001, G002, G011, G012, G013, G030, G031, G032
- Fixed High DPI/Screen Resolution support for JRE7 (E-Sys 3.26, 3.27) - Enjoy crisp resolution without down scaling your Ultra HD display
- Fixed issue with HKFM_LS. Older PSdZ library and other ECUs do not need to expand CAF, but HKFM_LS does, and is sensitive to delay. Launcher is now modified to only perform translation when requested from the GUI


Due to the last item, I had to release PRO first. Premium will follow soon with the same features and fixes.

NOTE: Please do not request via the comment section. I do not monitor the comments actively. Email me at fxxtokenmaster_at_gmail for any question.

E-Sys Launcher 2.5.3 Premium and 2.5.4 PRO

E-Sys Launcher 2.5.3 Premium and 2.5.4 PRO are now Out.

Launcher PRO 2.5.4 Build 115
- Added support for extended characters in CAFD mapping
- Added support for extended characters in FDL Cheat Codes
- Added support for multiple FDL Cheat Code files
- Added configurable Cheat Codes selection
- Enhanced Search capability in FDL-Editor and CAFD Viewer: Option to search from the top

Launcher Premium 2.5.3 Build 108
- Added support for extended characters in CAFD mapping
- Added support for extended characters in FDL Cheat Codes
- Added support for multiple FDL Cheat Code files
- Enhanced Search capability in FDL-Editor and CAFD Viewer: Option to search from the top

PRO Only. FDL Cheat Codes are now selectable.

NOTE: Please do not request via the comment section. I do not monitor the comments actively. Email me at fxxtokenmaster_at_gmail for any question.

E-Sys Launcher V2.4.2 - PRO and Premium

E-Sys Launcher V2.4.2 - PRO and Premium is now available

Launcher PRO
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2.4.2 Build 95
- Fixed multi-group parsing of FDLCodes.xml
- Added Cheat Codes Review


Launcher Premium
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2.4.2 Build 82
- Fixed multi-group parsing of FDLCodes.xml
- Added Cheat Codes Review


Parsing of FDLCodes.xml as intended is now working properly. I also added a Cheat Codes Review to preview the changes before codes are applied to FDL.

As usual, no request from this page, please.

E-Sys Launcher V2.4.0

UPDATE: V2.4.1 is now out.

2.4.1 Build 93
- Fixed E-Sys 3.26.x compatibility
- Minor Bug fixes

I highly recommend everyone to upgrade to this version.



E-Sys Launcher V2.4.0 is now out!

Launcher PRO
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2.4.0 Build 90
- Removed CAFD Remapping Option on the UI. As before, untrimmed CAFD will not undergo further processing.
- Added High Resolution fix for displays with width greater than 1600 pixels.
- Added "Storage Info" filter to CAF Viewer and FDL Editor (removed by ESG since E-Sys 3.26.x)
- Added Integrated Cheat Codes. Selectable, ready-to-use, cheat codes

Launcher Premium
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2.4.0 Build 78
- Added High Resolution fix for displays with width greater than 1600 pixels.
- Added "Storage Info" filter to CAF Viewer and FDL Editor (removed by ESG since E-Sys 3.26.x)
- Added Integrated Cheat Codes. Selectable, ready-to-use, cheat codes

Here's a small video I made using PRO.

 

NOTE: Please do not request download link by commenting. I will not reply to anyone asking me to send the software to them. Thanks for understanding.

E-Sys Launcher V2.3.0 PRO and Premium are out

E-Sys Launcher V2.3.0 PRO and Premium are out

Change Log

Launcher PRO 2.3.0 Build 85
- Added Dynamic Stack Memory Allocation from 512MB to maximum of 2048MB. This is separate from Heap Memory, which is more important to E-Sys
- Changed PSdZData handling. It is now offloaded to a native and managed code tandem providing faster data translation. Typically, 200% faster
- Changed processing of XML data to a more efficient library specifically designed for large XML
- Minimized memory used by smart cache by as much as 90%, giving E-Sys more usable memory


Launcher Premium 2.3.0 Build 75
- Added Smart, Safe caching - Subsequent reading of CAFD/FAFP will be significantly faster
- Added Dynamic Stack Memory Allocation from 512MB to maximum of 2048MB. This is separate from Heap Memory, which is more important to E-Sys
- Changed PSdZData handling. It is now offloaded to a native and managed code tandem providing faster data translation. Typically, 200% faster
- Changed processing of XML data to a more efficient library specifically designed for large XML
- Minimized memory used by smart cache by as much as 90%, giving E-Sys more usable memory


The dynamic Stack Memory allocation is based on available memory at the time of launching E-Sys. Free memory is queried and the maximum allowed value will be sent to E-Sys. This setting is separate from the ones configurable via the main Launcher UI. That handles the Heap memory which is more important to E-Sys (or any Java app, for that matter). How do you know it works? Look at your log files and find "javamem". You should see something like:

Java (used/javamem): 14,295,120 # Java (full): 24,379,392 # Java (max): 1,341,891,328 # Process (full/procmem): 205,340,672 # Process (virtual): 1,491,914,752 # Process (virtual max): 2,147,352,576

The first highlighted value is the Heap and achieved by setting it in the UI. The second highlighted value is determined dynamically and is assigned because I have about 2GB of RAM on this machine.

Note that Heap memory could fail and when it does, you'll see the following error:

The solution is either to restart your PC or select a lower memory settings. Stack memory is more forgiving as it is dynamically managed by the OS.


NOTE: Please do not request download link by commenting. I will not reply to anyone asking me to send the software to them. Thanks for understanding.

E-Sys Launcher PRO V2.2.1 Build 78

E-Sys Launcher PRO V2.2.0 Build 75 is out.

Change Log:
2.2.1 Build 78
- Added Advanced Optimization JVM options - takes advantage of advanced optimizations available with JRE 6 (E-Sys 3.24) and 7 (3.26 and 3.27).

2.2.0 Build 75
- Added support for E-Sys 3.27
- Added support for FLE ECU in PSdZData
- Optimized library

Tested on Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 - i386 and x64

If you are interested in E-Sys Launcher PRO 2.x, email me at fxxtokenmaster_at_GMail

NOTE: Please do not request download link by commenting. I will not reply to anyone asking me to send the software to them. Thanks for understanding.

E-Sys 3.27 and E-Sys Launcher 2.0 PRO

Newest E-Sys 3.27.0 now running on E-Sys Launcher 2.0 PRO. Still Alpha quality but pretty much working. See the following quick demo.

Launcher shown in the video is not out yet, nor is it ready. It will be when I'm comfortable but for now, stick with what you have.

Please do not request download link by commenting. I will not reply to anyone asking me to send the software to them. Thanks for understanding

E-Sys Launcher: C157, F999...etc.

This post will also serve as Frequently Asked Questions regarding different error being encountered while using Launcher.

Suspect File(s)

As of Version 2.0, both Launchers will not load patched/modified files. Some token solution used insecure patch files. Launcher is designed to prevent loading such files.

Resolution: It's advisable to abort launching, then reinstall E-Sys from a trusted source.


Java Virtual Machine Launcher

Your PC does not have enough contiguous free memory.

Resolution: Either restart your PC, or choose a lower memory settings.

Can't change car series, defaults to F999 (Premium Only)
Someone wrote a tool to reset the Launcher, so I had to enforce a default value. Instead of being able to select a series upon installation, a default value is now used.



[C157]  Condition Not Correct. General error.
If you are getting code 157 when trying to open FDL editor, and the description is "Condition Not Correct. General error.", stop playing with the computer's date. Launchers will detect this and will consider it tampering and will refuse to authenticate with E-Sys.

Resolution: Fix date and reinstall E-Sys. 

E-Sys Launcher PRO and Premium 2.1.0 Update

Both versions of E-Sys Launcher has been updated with some new features.

E-Sys Launcher PRO is now at version 2.1.0 Build 68 and can be found in the same usual link.

Change Log:

• Integrated PIN/Token authentication. No more inputting of PIN in E-Sys. The launcher does both validation and takes care of authentication where and when it's needed.
• Added Smart, Safe caching - Reading CAFD/FAFP files is now about 60% faster.
• PSdZData compatibility set to V55.1/15_03_502. New PSdZData Mapping table with updated functions. 

E-Sys Launcher Premium is now at version 2.1.0 Build 58 and can be found in the same usual link.
Change Log:

•  Integrated PIN/Token authentication. No more inputting of PIN in E-Sys. The launcher does both validation and takes care of authentication where and when it's needed.
• PSdZData compatibility set to V55.1/15_03_502. New PSdZData Mapping table with updated functions. 
• Added additional chassis/car series (G-Series, RR..etc.)

Note: Launcher Premium is now in support/quick fix engineering mode, which means no more major functionality will be added in the future. As I mentioned in one forum, I am disgusted by people trying to remove the limitation imposed on the software. I hate being second guessed and I really hate being screwed by fellow developers. There is an unwritten law that we all must abide and screwing a fellow developer is a major offense.

Kompatibilität und Informations System (KIS) Advanced Table Viewer

A great member of the BMW Coding community (SS :)) asked me a while back if I can write a KIS table viewer. It took me awhile what with all the retrofit activities I've been doing, but finally, I found a good library to utilize. And the result: KIS Advanced Table Viewer:

KIS is part of E-Sys and is runnning in the background. E-Sys reads and load all KIS database on start up -and this is probably why E-Sys frequently runs out of memory at its default configuration. The HyperSQL code and GUI is based off of umpakba's work. It's heavily modified to make KIS work, however.

While the tool is free, I don't think it's for everybody. KIS database contains some great information, but only if you make sense of it. Otherwise, it's pretty useless.

The tool is free, but I'm not making it available to the general public. HMU if you want it, but let me know how you're going to use it :)

EDIT: 12/14/2014
I can now share this publicly: KISATV

Why Hacking XMLCrypto is Bad, Really Bad!!!

From the get-go, I've always avoided cracking XMLCrypto. Every time I see a discussion about hacking it, I always say leave it alone. To some people, that came across as protecting my vested interest. That can never be farther from the truth.

I've also been in discussion with a few people wanting to do their own solution, and they always focus on this one class: The XMLCrypto class. I don't blame them. I mean, this is the shortest way to their goal. I mentioned in one of my previous blogs that I looked at this and have almost considered doing exactly just that. But...my training and experience pushed me to find another way. And there's always another way. Working for a top tier security company, I've seen all this happen too often. Bad guys are always trying different things to spread harm. And I love my car too much to have to worry about this problem.

More and more solution are coming out and they're all centered on cracking XMLCrypto. There's one solution that is particularly bad. For one, this was based off of somebody else's work. For another, it entailed patching 3 class files. 3 Class Files!!! Seriously?!? If he knew what he was doing, he wouldn't be patching 3 files. If everyone had at least some sort of basic security training, they'd leave XMLCrypto alone. If everyone cares about their cars and their friend's cars as much as I do mine, they'd leave XMLCrypto alone.

So, why is it bad? For those who know E-Sys, you know that it is only part of a bigger solution. PSdZ (PSdZData) is what makes it work. All files in PSdZ are digitally signed, encrypted and some are even compressed. There's a reason for that. The very reason we digitally sign a document is to preserve its integrity and verify it's authenticity.  When you patch XMLCrypto, you take all that away. You dump the digital signature and accept everything blindly.

XMLCrypto is our last defense in verifying FA, FP, CAFD and everything else. It is our protection from tampered files. Think of it as the firewall of PSdZ. It only allows trusted and verifiable files.

Figure 1: XMLCrypto doing its job

Like I said, patching it takes away all these feature and benefits. It's akin to creating a wide hole in the firewall. Wait, not just a hole, but you're actually breaking down the entire defense wall. Why anyone would do it is well beyond me. It such a shame they don't understand this concept and the danger of doing such a thing.

Figure 2: Patched XMLCrypto Class

Proof of Concept: Download this file: Modified CAFD This is an CAFD, altered and repackaged. Unpatched E-Sys will never accept this CAFD file as it knows it's tampered and will never pass verification. But those with patched XMLCrypto will have no trouble using this file. In fact, the app will gladly accept anything you throw at it.

But what can a tampered CAFD do, you ask? CAFD is a file template which contains things like default values base on your Vehicle Order. Unfortunately, it also contains values for transport mode. What is "Transport Mode"? It's when your car needs a ride to the dealership because it wouldn't start on its own :).

Kidding aside, it is very easy to get these values and replace the ones used as default values, package and distribute it as "New" version of PSdZ. None would be the wiser, certainly, not your patched E-Sys.
 
This is why I didn't patch XMLCrypto. I hope everybody realizes this.

Random Musing #1

#1: Dog eats Dog...

So, in one of my earlier blog, I pointed out a guy selling tokens. This guy generates his own token, BUT, uses patched files from the original developer. What this guy did is reversed-engineered the solution and started generating his own token, then sells them. Geez, what a rip off

And I didn't think it would get worse!!! So, another guy bought a token from then first developer. He then again reversed-engineered this, "created patches" and pass it on as his own. D'uh. And this is actually worse. The first developer, uses 2 patched files, the new guy patches 3. This tells me he didn't really know what he's doing and just patches things left and right. VERY dangerous

...And it gets worse still!!! I learned of a guy who got a token from me, and is now selling token too, derived from the third guy. Next thing you know, he'll mix and match solution, ending up with a FrankenToken lol.

See, these guys bit the hands that fed them. Keep doing that and the hands will eventually stop feeding. These guys chose to ripped people off. We're not exactly saints, but I spent a lot of time developing my original solution without looking at others work. I came up with a patchless solution because I not only studied the software, but the platform which it was built on. I was very careful in my method and made sure the app remained true for whatever it is designed to do.

Dog eats dog, pirates pirating the hackers. Back in the days, these never happened and we had code. We had respect for each others work. We collaborated when we needed something from each other and not rip each other.

#2: 3.22.x ~ 3.24.x is defeated

As most already know, I came up with the first ever patchless solution, but not only it is patchless, it's multi-version as well. The same 20kb file, the same token can be use from version 3.22.x up to and including 3.24.3, or whatever the latest version is on the 3.24 series.

So, this is no news anymore, time to move on

But then...came 3.25.x!!!

#3: 3.25

3.25 came out last year. It was almost redesigned, security-wise. I can almost say, the only change that was implemented was everything about the security. I can't say whether it was the programmer's decision or that of the Architect's, but if I was the PM, I'd be majorly pissed at the direction it went. It added no value, and only caused problem.

3.25.2 would not even FDL code!!! But guess what? I made it run and coded my car. 3.25.3 fixed the issue with FDL coding, but the UI bug remained. The software as a whole is solid, and I give props to the whole development team. It's just that 3.25 shouldn't have went where it did.

3.25 series was a pain. And let me tell you that I spent more time analyzing it than I did on the previous versions. And this is me armed with previous knowledge. It was hard and I almost doubted whether it can be done or not.

And that, folks, is why you don't trust pirates! These guys are selling it for cheap, and why not? They didn't have to do anything. But then, ask them if they can support you, or if you can get upgrade.

#4: Unbeatable?

With the amount of time and effort it took to beat 3.25.x, it's not too far off to think that eventually, we'll be faced with an unbeatable software. This is when the hand stops feeding, the hand will stop giving. Instead of a software that costs few pennies, we'll all end up with a software that is pretty much out of everyone's reach, including mine. And we'll all have the pirates to thank for.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

Here are some of the most common questions I've been answering quite lately:

Q: The instructions I read in the PDF says I need to delete 2 files and then replace with the 2 files. Where are those files?
A: Those files are from another developer. My solution does not use patched files and no files should be removed or deleted. If you did, you need to restore those files or reinstall the application to restore them before you can use my token.

Q: I got a token for my 3.23.4 version. Now I got hold of 3.24.2, can I get an updated file?
A: You already have it. My solution works on versions 3.22.5 up to 3.24.3 and everything in between.

Q: If I get a token, will you provide the patch as well?
A: It depends on what patch you're talking about. If you meant the two patched files, then, No. I don't use patched files (see Q#1). I provide everything you need to use the token except the application itself. It comes with less than 20kb file, PDF instruction and the token. Just install the application, then proceed with my instructions.

Q: Will this token work with new version of the application?
A: It works up to 3.24.3. There's no way for me to tell if it works on unreleased version until I get hold of it.

Q: I sent you a PM a few days ago and have yet to receive a response. What gives?
A: Just complying with the forum rules. Most BMW forum prohibit the use of PM system for commercial use unless you're a sponsor of the site/forum. I am not a sponsor, so I'm prohibited to use the PM system. Contact me at fxxtokenmaster[at]Gmail_dot_com instead and I'm likely to respond within the hour, if I'm up and about.

Not a question but...

Q: I'd like to get 3 year...
A: 3-year token is the 2nd most popular request next to 1-year token. Before asking for 2 or 3 years token, understand that it's only guaranteed to work from versions 3.22.5 up to 3.24.3 and everything in between. It's always a possibility that the token will not work with newer versions.

The app requires PSdZ and this gets released all the time with new security feature so, it may require newer version. Most notably, PSdZ 49.x will not work with 3.18, thus, the release of 3.22.x. 3.22.5 won't work with PSdZ 51.0, hence, the release of 3.23.x.

If you get, say, 3-year token now, and your car gets updated that would necessitate using new PSdZ and new app and I can't come up with a solution, multi-year token would now be essentially "useless"