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

The background download button has been removed with the Smart Launcher update. Due to Android 15 network restriction policies, downloads or installations may stop or be completed incorrectly if you navigate to the Home screen during the process. 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 app used to install diagnostic apps (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, stricter background network access policies may restrict network traffic, such as file downloads, while an app is running in the background.

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

If you navigate to the Home screen or another app while resources are being downloaded, the download may stop.
→ Remain on the Smart Launcher screen 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 the installation is interrupted, it may appear to be complete even though the app may not operate correctly. If this occurs, reinstallation may be required.

5) FAQ

Q1. Why can navigating to the Home screen during a resource download cause a problem?
A. When you navigate to the Home screen, Smart Launcher enters the background, which may cause the download to stop. Remain on the Smart Launcher screen while the download is in progress.

Q2. What can happen if I navigate to the Home screen during installation?
A. If the installation is interrupted, the app may not operate correctly because its internal components, including files and resources, may not have been applied properly—even if the installation appears to be complete. If this occurs, 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 a download or installation is in progress.)