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--- faq [2020/10/02 20:06] – Started work, transfered into a more user-friendly layout foxmaster
+++ faq [2022/02/18 00:52] (current) – [Apps] lothean
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-Welcome to the ScooterHacking FAQ, press **Ctrl-F **and use key words to quickly find a question.
+Welcome to the ScooterHacking FAQ, press **Ctrl-F **and use keywords to quickly find a question.
+<font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>**Please note that this is page is still in it's early state but is actively expanding to cover more questions.**</font>
 ====== Brand-specific ======
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 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)\\
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 A: [[https://esx.cfw.sh/|ES (click)]] [[https://max.cfw.sh/|Max (click)]]
-Q: How to go back to stock firmware?\\
+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.
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 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: How to convert my Ninebot Max Plus (SNSC2.3/SNSC2.4) or Max Pro (SNSC2.2) for personal use?\\
-A: ScooterHacking does not publicly support these models.
 Q: Can I flash CFW from an iPhone (iOS)?\\
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 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 =====
-====== Acronyms ======
+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)\\
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 ====== Apps ======
-IAP - A multi-function scooter utility for Windows that works via Bluetooth or serial.\\
+[[https://scooterhack.in/iapce|IAP]] - A multi-function scooter utility for Windows that works via Bluetooth or serial.\\
-XiaoFlasher - An Android app made for flashing CFW and changing serial numbers on Xiaomi and Ninebot devices.\\
+[[https://bit.ly/34kwmN9|ESdownG]] - A deprecated Android app made for flashing CFW on Ninebot scooters. Merged with m365 DownG.\\
-NineFlasher - another name for XiaoFlasher\\
+[[https://bit.ly/2GoXLp4|M365 downG]] - An Android app made for flashing CFW on Xiaomi and Ninebot scooters.\\
-ESdownG - An Android app made for flashing CFW on Ninebot scooters.\\
+[[https://scooterhack.in/utility|ScooterHacking Utility]] - A multi-purpose Android app developed by ScooterHacking
-M365 downG - An Android app made for flashing CFW on Xiaomi scooters.