Welcome to the ScooterHacking FAQ, press **Ctrl-F **and use keywords to quickly find a question. **Please note that this is page is still in it's early state but is actively expanding to cover more questions.** ====== Brand-specific ====== ===== Ninebot ===== Q: What does error X/Y/Z mean and how to solve it?\\ A: You can check out a full list of Ninebot error codes [[:nberrorcodes|here (click)]] Q: How to unlock the speed of my Ninebot Max?\\ A: There are two options - SN/Region change, which doesn't change the firmware of the scooter, or CFW, which as the name implies, modifies the firmware of your scooter. Q: What should I do when the app says that my scooter is bound to another account?\\ A: Change the serial number. Q: Why can't I see the light control options in the Ninebot app? (Ninebot ES)\\ A: Because your scooter is not identified as an ES2. Change your serial number to an ES2/4 one. Q: How to change the serial number of my scooter?\\ A: [[https://bit.ly/2U2URdB|ES (click)]] [[https://scooterhack.in/maxunlock|Max (click)]] Q: Where can I find CFW for my Ninebot scooter?\\ A: [[https://esx.cfw.sh/|ES (click)]] [[https://max.cfw.sh/|Max (click)]] Q: How to go back to stock firmware? Where can I find stock firmware?\\ A: Download a stock firmware file from [[https://files.scooterhacking.org/|here]] and flash it using your app of choice. Q: I have BLE555 and I can't downgrade, why?\\ A: BLE555 can only be st-link'ed as of moment of writing. You can find a guide on how to do that [[https://bit.ly/BLE555_downgrade|here (click)]] Q: I flashed wrong firmware and now my scooter won't turn on/turns off immediately, what can I do?\\ A: ST-Link, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf_KrEb76ZY|ES (click)]] [[https://bit.ly/2SaYn4s|Max (click)]] Q: How to convert my rental Ninebot Max for personal use?\\ A: If it's an SNSC2.0, [[https://www.scooterhacking.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=266|here's a guide (click)]] Q: How to convert my rental Ninebot ES for personal use?\\ A: Use IAP [[https://scooterhack.in/iapguide|(guide)]] or ST-Link [[https://bit.ly/2VUPRsE|(guide)]] Q: Can I flash CFW from an iPhone (iOS)?\\ A: No, only via Windows or Android. Q: What's the recommended tire pressure for the Ninebot Max?\\ A: [[https://i.imgur.com/YcyQI4N.jpg|Here's a table (click)]] Q: How to mod my Ninebot Max to go over 35 km/h?\\ A: Bring up the voltage to 48V by using a second battery in parallel or by replacing the stock one. Q: How to convert a bin, encoded bin or a ZIP into other file types?\\ A: Use [[https://tools.scooterhacking.org/xiaotea/|XiaoTea (click)]] Q: How to use IAP?\\ A: [[https://scooterhack.in/iapguide|Here's a guide (click)]] Q: How to unlock an E-series scooter? (E22/E25/E45)\\ A: [[https://scooterhack.in/eseriesunlock|Here's a guide (click)]] Q: Can I add inflatable tires to my Ninebot ES?\\ A: Only to the rear and only by replacing the entire wheel. Q: Where can I find Ninebot specs?\\ A: [[:nbesx|ES (click)]], [[:nbmax|Max (click)]], [[:nbeseries|E-series (click)]], [[:nbtseries|T15 (click)]] Q: What do serial numbers mean?\\ A: Look at the wiki page of the scooter model in question. Q: My scooter slows down to 27 km/h when below ~80% battery, why?\\ A: That's a known issue on first generation motors. To see which generation motor you have, look [[:nbmotoranatomy#motor_model|here (click)]] Q: Should I install a mudguard support on my Ninebot Max/Max Lite?\\ A: While the Max mudguard is stronger than the Xiaomi ones, it can still break after a while. It is recommended to install a mudguard support. Q: I want to change my Ninebot Max'es serial number but it doesn't work.\\ A: Conventional SN changing methods were disabled in DRV145, if you want to change the SN downgrade to DRV126. Q: Can I make my non-folding scooter foldable?\\ A: It is technically possible but it requires cutting two big holes in the deck and buying a foldable fork, so it's not worth it. Q: What's the recommended MPC in CFW?\\ A: [[https://i.imgur.com/C4vFcaP.png|ESx (click)]] [[https://i.imgur.com/7rYDNBX.png|Max (click)]] Q: Can I flash my G30L with G30 firmware?\\ A: Yes Q: How to get cruise control back after updating?\\ A: You can either use a third-party app or change the serial number ("region") - [[https://scooterhack.in/maxunlock|Max (click)]], [[https://scooterhack.in/eseriesunlock|E-series (click)]], [[https://scooterhack.in/tseriesunlock|T-series (click)]] ===== Xiaomi ===== Q: What's the recommended tire pressure for Xiaomi scooters?\\ A: [[https://i.imgur.com/symdcj6.png|Here's a table (click)]]. Q: Where can I find CFW for my model?\\ A: [[https://bit.ly/3neo2Y0|M365 (click)]], [[https://pro.cfw.sh/|Pro (click)]], [[https://pro2.cfw.sh/|Pro 2 (click)]], [[https://1s.cfw.sh/|1S/Essential (Lite)(click)]] Q: How to go back to stock firmware? Where can I find stock firmware?\\ A: Download a stock firmware file from [[https://files.scooterhacking.org/|here]] and flash it using your app of choice. Q: What does error X/Y/Z mean and how to solve it?\\ A: You can check out a full list of Xiaomi error codes [[:nberrorcodes|here (click)]] Q: What are the downsides of solid tires?\\ A: Vibrations can cause permanent damage to the battery. Q: What should I do after installing a pro dashboard on my m365?\\ A: Flash pro DRV firmware. Q: Should I install a mudguard support?\\ A: If you have an M365 or an M365 Pro then yes. If it's a 1S, Pro 2 or an Essential then the stock one is good enough. ===== Okai/Electisan ===== Q: My scooter shuts down after 2 minutes, why?\\ A: It's a BMS feaure to prevent you from converting it. ===== Other ===== Q: How can I unlock the speed of my Aerlang H6?\\ A: There should be a cable going from the controller, back to the same controller. Disconnect it. ====== Site-wide acronyms ====== ESC - Control board (controller)\\ BLE - Bluetooth (dashboard)\\ BMS - Battery management system\\ CFW - Custom firmware ====== Apps ====== [[https://scooterhack.in/iapce|IAP]] - A multi-function scooter utility for Windows that works via Bluetooth or serial.\\ [[https://bit.ly/34kwmN9|ESdownG]] - A deprecated Android app made for flashing CFW on Ninebot scooters. Merged with m365 DownG.\\ [[https://bit.ly/2GoXLp4|M365 downG]] - An Android app made for flashing CFW on Xiaomi and Ninebot scooters.\\ [[https://scooterhack.in/utility|ScooterHacking Utility]] - A multi-purpose Android app developed by ScooterHacking