Kia KDS 2.0 Smart Launcher Update Notice — Background Download Feature Removed

1) What Is Smart Launcher?

Smart Launcher is an installer app used to install diagnostic apps (KDS 2.0). After authentication in Smart Launcher, users can download and install resources, including APK files.

2) Applicable Versions

• North America: ver 1.287
• Other regions: ver 1.294

3) Changes

Background Download Button Removed

• Beginning with Android 15, background network access restrictions have been strengthened. As a result, network traffic, such as file downloads, may be restricted while the app is running in the background.

4) Important Usage Instructions (Do Not Navigate to the Home Screen During Download or Installation)

• Navigating to the Home screen or another app while resources are being downloaded may interrupt the download.
  → Keep the Smart Launcher screen displayed until the resource download reaches 100%.
• After all resources have been downloaded and the installation process begins, do not navigate to the Home screen until installation is complete.
  → If installation is interrupted, it may appear to be complete even though the app may not operate correctly. Reinstallation may be required.

5) FAQ

Q1. Why does navigating to the Home screen during a resource download cause a problem?
A. Navigating to the Home screen places Smart Launcher in the background, which may interrupt the download. Keep the Smart Launcher screen displayed while downloading.

Q2. What happens if I navigate to the Home screen during installation?
A. If installation is interrupted, the internal components, including files and resources, may not be applied correctly even if the installation appears to be complete. As a result, the app may not operate correctly, and reinstallation may be required.

Q3. When can I navigate to the Home screen?
A. Navigate away only after all resources have been downloaded and installation is fully complete. (Do not navigate away while download or installation is in progress.)