Launch X431 ECU Clone software offers different capabilities depending on your hardware interface. Users holding an X431 X-PROG3 with PC Adapter may wonder if the “Chip” feature found in XPROG5 (PROG5/G5) will come to XPROG3 PC software.
The answer is below:
The “Chip” reading and writing feature is built exclusively for Launch X431 X-PROG5 programmer. Launch has no immediate plans to transfer this function to XPROG3 PC software platform.
- X431 X-PROG3 Capability: Standard ECU/TCU bench cloning and adapter-based immobilizer functions.
- X431 X-PROG5 Capability: Dedicated “Chip” programming via the latest X431 ECU Clone PC software.
- Update Requirement: If you recently upgraded to X-PROG5 hardware, ensure your PC software is updated to version 10.70 or higher to activate the Chip menu.








