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KDS 2.0 Download Notice_v02-05-25

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[KDS 2.0] Important In-App Notices: Android 15 and Software Update Guidance

Basic Information Subject Do Not Update to Android 15 Article Type ☐ Issue Resolution ☑ User Guide ☐ New Fea...

Corrective Actions for Kia KDS 2.0 Internet Update Issues in the Korean Domestic Market

[KCA] Notice: Do Not Update KDS 2.0 to Android 15

Kia KDS 2.0 Navigation Update Website Software Unavailability Notice

[Notice] Kia KDS 2.0 Now Supports Android OS 15

▶[Currently Applicable] Android OS 15 Support Available | (KST) 30-Jun-2025 Basic Information Subject Android OS 15 ...

How to Resolve Automatic App Closure or Garbled Text When Launching the App

  ❓ Messages Are Displayed Incorrectly When Launching or Using the App (MSG_SYSTEM_CHECKING, Text Containing "_", etc...

Smart Launcher New Language Support (Japanese, Italian, German, and Dutch)

Smart Launcher New Language Support ...

Notice of Kia Korea VIN Lookup Service Suspension (May 31–June 1, 2025)

Freeze Frame Not Supported (PCM)

  📢 Freeze Frame Not Supported (PCM) – English ⚠️ Freeze Frame Not Supported (PCM) Due to its system logic, the PCM...

Korea Domestic Kia KDS 2.0 Android OS 15 Support Notice (2025.06.24)

1. Update Procedure     Android OS 15 support has been added to the Korea domestic-market KDS 2.0.   Please follow th...

Kia KDS 2.0 Tablet Compatibility and Specification Change Notice for the Korean Market (2025.06.24)

 

Infotainment Software Download Availability

Samsung Android OS 16

 

KDS 2.0 Notification for AM

 

Notice of KDS 2.0 ECU Upgrade Issue for the Korean Domestic Market (25.09.24)

Kia KDS 2.0 ECU Upgrade Server Maintenance Notice (English/French)

Action Required When the VCI3 Connection Message Appears

If the following message appears when connecting VCI3, ensure that the device is connected to a network (Wi-Fi, LTE, ...

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

The Background Download button has been removed in the Smart Launcher update. Due to Android 15 network restriction p...

Newly Supported Tablets for Kia KDS 2.0 — Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series and Active5 Pro

Verified tablets for diagnostic applications running on Android OS 16 or higher include the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE...

Korean Market Smart Warranty Service Restoration Notice (25.11.26)

Category ■ Notice □ Update □ Service Guide □ Campaign □ Other Diagnostic Tool ■ KDS 2.0 ■ KDS 2.0 Registrat...

Smart Launcher Update Notice — Removal of the Background Download Button (Feature)

The background download button has been removed in the Smart Launcher update. Due to Android 15 network restriction p...

[Notice] ECU Upgrade Server Migration

  Hello.To provide a more stable service, we will be performing an ECU Upgrade server migration. Maintenance Schedu...

New KDS Enhancements: User Notifications & Cross-Market Support

Advance Notice of the KDS 2.0 Satisfaction Survey

Notice: Upcoming KDS 2.0 User Satisfaction Survey

Kia AutoQ (Partner Workshop) Customer Support Center Information for Korea

📢 Resolution for Blank OTP Authentication Screen When Logging In to GSW Through the KDS 2.0 App

  Hello.We apologize for any inconvenience while using KDS 2.0. In certain environments, the OTP secondary authentic...

[KDS 2.0] Temporary Workaround for the Persistent “User Authentication Failed (Error Code 4001)” Pop-up

Hello.If **User Authentication Failed (Error Code 4001)** continues to occur while using KDS 2.0, please check the fo...

Accessing Official Kia Electrical Wiring Diagrams and ETMs

Kia Service Manuals & Wiring DiagramsHow to search for ETMs (Electrical Troubleshooting Manuals) and DTC diagnostic t...