Kia KDS 2.0 Smart Launcher Update Notice — Background Download Feature Removed – Customer Support | GIT America

The background download button has been removed in the Smart Launcher update. Due to Android 15 network restriction policies, navigating to the Home screen during download or installation may interrupt the process or result in an improper installation. You must remain on the Smart Launcher screen until both the download and installation are complete.

1) What is Smart Launcher?

Smart Launcher is an installer application used to install diagnostic applications (KDS 2.0 / KDS 2.0 / GENESIS Smart). 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, restrictions on background network access have been strengthened. As a result, network traffic, such as file downloads, may be restricted while an application is running in the background.

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

Navigating to the Home screen or another application while resources are being downloaded may interrupt the download.
→ Remain on the Smart Launcher screen until the resource download reaches 100%.
After all resources have been downloaded and the installation stage has started, do not navigate to the Home screen until installation is complete.
→ If installation is interrupted, it may appear to be complete even though the application does not operate correctly. Reinstallation may be required.

5) FAQ

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

Q2. What happens if I navigate to the Home screen during installation?
A. If installation is interrupted, the internal configuration, files, or resources may not be applied correctly, even if the installation appears to be complete. As a result, the application 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 the installation is fully complete. Do not navigate away while the download or installation is in progress.