OBDLink (OBD car diagnostics)

Name: OBDLink (OBD car diagnostics)
Rating: 4.73 (20662 reviews)
Author: OBD Solutions, LLC

LiveOBD Solutions, LLC2 apps · 2.2M installsCommunicationFreeIn-app purchases: $14.99 - $74.99 per itemOCTech.Mobile.Applications.OBDLink

Turn your phone or tablet into an advanced diagnostic scan tool with OBDLink!

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Total installs: 2,237,359
Installs / day: +368
Rating: 4.7★
Released: 29 Oct 2012
Last update: 15 Jul 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Location, App activity and 2 others
Collects data Location, Personal info and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

16 in 5 groups

7 Sensitive3 Notable6 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
Change device settings like screen brightness, ringtone or screen timeout

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive9

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Change device settings like screen brightness, ringtone or screen timeoutmodify system settings · WRITE_SETTINGS
See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

***The OBDLink app exclusively works with these adapters*** - OBDLink MX+ - OBDLink EX USB (with Android 3.1 or newer) - OBDLink CX - OBDLink LX Bluetooth - OBDLink SX USB (with Android 3.1 or newer) - OBDLink Bluetooth - OBDLink MX Bluetooth - OBDLink MX Wi-Fi - OBDLink WiFi ***The app will NOT work with any other brand of OBD adapter.*** Turn your phone or tablet into a full-fledged diagnostic scan tool: read diagnostic trouble codes, clear the "Check Engine" light, check emissions readiness, estimate fuel economy and much more! Key features: - Check and clear diagnostic trouble codes - Read freeze frame data - Display real-time data (over 90 parameters!) - Customizable dashboards - Emissions readiness for each US state - Fuel economy MPG, l/100km or km/l calculation - Multiple trip meters - Log data to CSV format (compatible with Excel) - Retrieve vehicle information including VIN number and calibration ID - Oxygen Sensor Results (Mode $05) - On-board Monitoring Tests (Mode $06) - In-performance Tracking Counters (Mode $09) - GPS tracking - plot vehicle parameters on a map in real-time - Full diagnostic report that can be e-mailed - English and Metric units - Free unlimited updates - Ad-free

What's new

- Added enhanced diagnostics for 2026 Ford vehicles. Use the vehicle editor to check support for your vehicle. - Added some additional Manufacturer PIDs for GM vehicles. - Made improvements to the Trip Statistics page. - Multiple bug fixes and improvements.

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