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someone help me VCDS HEX V2 clone license reviked problem

Mrkyawhtoo said:

someone help me VCDS HEX V2 clone license reviked problem

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From your photos I can see your cable details:

• Label: B03-V2 (PLCC) RL 25.3.0-EN
• Main MCU: ATmega162 (Atmel)
• USB interface: FTDI FT232RL
• CAN transceiver: VEM1057 + 9241A

This is a Chinese clone HEX-V2 based on the ATmega162 chip, not the ARM (LPC) chip used in genuine Ross-Tech cables.

The Problem

Your license was revoked because Ross-Tech actively blacklists clone serial numbers on their server. Once VCDS connects to the internet (even briefly), it checks the license and kills it. This is common with clone cables.

What You Need To Do

Since your cable has an ATmega162 chip, you need the ATmega162-compatible loader, not the V2PP/ARM loader. The V2PP loader from the thread attachment will NOT work on your cable — it's for ARM-based clones only.

For your ATmega162-based clone you need:

1. Badrax VII R2 loader — this is the one from the thread links that supports ATmega162 clones. Download the "Badrax VII R2.zip English Language" from the Mega link in the first post.
2. Use it with VCDS 18.9 (also linked in the first post) — this is the most compatible version for ATmega162 clones with this loader.

Steps

1. Disconnect from internet (disable WiFi/Ethernet) — this is critical to prevent further license checks.
2. Uninstall any current VCDS version completely.
3. Install VCDS 18.9 from the provided link.
4. Run the Badrax VII R2 loader — it will раtсh/crack the license check for ATmega162 cables.
5. Launch VCDS always through the loader, never directly.
6. Block VCDS in your firewall (both inbound and outbound) so it can never phone home again.

Important Notes

• You are limited to VCDS 18.9 with this setup. Newer VCDS versions have stronger anti-clone protection and won't work with ATmega162 clones.
• Never update the VCDS software or let it connect to the internet.
• The 25.3.0 label on your cable is just the seller's marketing — it doesn't mean it actually supports VCDS 25.x.

If the Badrax loader doesn't work for your specific board revision, share the exact error message and I can help further.