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Q21 · ECU & TCU ENGINEERING

Q21
Flasher

An independent tuning app for supported BMW E, F and G models – for calibration, diagnostics and data analysis. Vehicle-specific, traceable and developed to clearly defined engineering and quality standards – engineered in Germany.

Independent software by QNTUM21. No affiliation with BMW AG and no authorisation, certification or endorsement by the vehicle manufacturer.

1996 TO TODAY

Vehicle software.
Reimagined.

Q21 Flasher is designed to bring functions for supported BMW vehicles into one independent application – from calibration and diagnostics to data analysis and vehicle functions. Our goal is maximum flexibility, matched to each model series, its technology and intended use.

iOS · Android™ · WindowsOne platform for mobile devices, workshops and dyno use.
BMW E · F · GVehicle-specific functions across BMW architectures.
B2C · B2BFor drivers, tuners, dealerships and vehicle retailers.
B2C & B2B

For BMW drivers.
For every professional business model.

One technical foundation, scalable for tuners, workshops, dealerships, vehicle retailers and sole traders – from a single workstation to multi-site operations.

B2C · DRIVER

Your own vehicle at the centre.

Q21 Flasher displays only the functions that match the identified vehicle, its software version and the active licence.

  • ECU and TCU software for the registered vehicle
  • Diagnostics, live data and exportable logs
  • Vehicle history with software and diagnostic reports
B2B · PROFESSIONAL

The right solution for your business.

Q21 Flasher keeps professional workflows traceable and scales with user count, vehicle volume and the required scope of functions.

  • For tuners, workshops, dealerships, retailers and sole traders
  • Multi-user, customer, vehicle and location management
  • Individual packages and pricing based on functions, scale and support needs
THREE CORE AREAS

One app.
Three technical disciplines.

The essential functions are clearly separated while remaining linked to the same vehicle profile.

01 · FLASH & UPDATES

ECU and TCU.

Stock software, updates, approved OTS tunes and Custom Tune for supported engine and transmission control units.

02 · DIAGNOSTICS

Find faults. Understand causes.

Control-unit scans, fault codes, freeze frames, adaptations, CBS and traceable diagnostic reports in the vehicle account.

03 · DATA & DYNO

Measure and analyse.

Live data, configurable signals, CSV export and Dyno Mode for dependable technical evaluation.

ENGINEERING & COMPONENT PROTECTION

Performance is
never isolated.

A clean software foundationControl-unit identification, base software, hardware match, connection and supply voltage are checked before tuning.
Engine and charging systemCombustion, air path, fuel system, turbocharger and aftertreatment are calibrated as one connected system.
Thermodynamics and protection modelsTemperature models, torque paths and component limits remain part of the technical assessment rather than being disabled indiscriminately.
Transmission and torque modelDDE, DME and EGS must agree on torque request, torque transfer and transmission limits.
TECHNICAL SCOPE

Details when needed.

Q21 Flasher combines calibration, diagnostics and data analysis for supported BMW E, F and G platforms.

Show technical scope

Engine control units such as DDE and DME and transmission control units such as EGS are represented within one shared vehicle profile.

Depending on the vehicle and approval, functions range from ECU and TCU software to fault memory, freeze frames and adaptations, live data, CSV export and guided dyno runs. BLE, DCAN, ENET or USB connections are offered according to vehicle and hardware.

Q21 Flasher is currently in pre-launch. Supported BMW models, engines, control units, countries and functions will be published in a binding compatibility list before release.

Q21 · COMPATIBILITY FOR BMW, MINI & ROLLS-ROYCE

Defined by technology, not model names.

Select an architecture. Detailed technical information appears only when requested. The technical BMW compatibility overview connects model series, access paths and control-unit generations.

E PLATFORMS · LEGACY TO BN2000

BMW E platforms

From E36 systems with Siemens MS41 to late E9x diesel ECUs such as Bosch EDC17C50, this generation spans several diagnostic environments: DS2 and KWP2000 over K-Line or TxD, followed by BMW FAST and D-CAN. Q21 maps the protocol, bus access and ECU variant to the individual vehicle.

Architecture mapping describes the technical development scope; it is not an automatic feature commitment for every vehicle. VIN, hardware, control unit, software version, market, protection strategy and approved Q21 compatibility remain decisive.

HOW Q21 FLASHER WORKS
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Identify your vehicle.

Q21 Flasher reads the VIN, vehicle order, I-Level and reachable control-unit network. The app uses this data to create an unambiguous vehicle profile.

Identify · VIN · FA · I-Level
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Q21 Flasher · Identify

Your BMW.
Precisely identified.

Connect the vehicle interface, switch on the ignition and start identification.

IDENTIFY
VINFAI-LEVELECU / TCU
VehicleFlashDiagnosticsLiveAccount
Silver BMW E91 in three-quarter view BMW engine as a technical detail view
Q21QNTUM21Measurement complete
Live data

Dyno Mode.

EWG · DEMO RUN
Peak power214 hp
Peak torque440 Nm
Engine and transmission component protection active
VehicleFlashDiagnosticsLiveAccount
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q21 Flasher at a glance.

What is Q21 Flasher?

Q21 Flasher is an independent QNTUM21 software platform for ECU and TCU calibration, diagnostics, data logging, software updates and vehicle-specific documentation on supported BMW vehicles.

Which BMW Group vehicles will be supported?

Q21 is being developed for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce architectures—from E platforms using DS2 or KWP2000 through BN2000 and BMW FAST to BN2020 vehicles with D-CAN, ZGW and Ethernet access. The vehicle-specific compatibility list remains authoritative.

Can Q21 flash engine and transmission control units?

The platform is being developed for supported DDE, DME and EGS control units. Available software versions and functions depend on the specific vehicle.

Which diagnostic functions are planned?

Planned functions include control-unit scans, fault codes, freeze frames, exports, adaptation values, selected service functions, CBS functions and historical diagnostic reports.

Which connection is required?

Depending on BMW series and function, BLE, D-CAN, ENET or USB can be used. The app only displays suitable and approved connection types.

Who is Q21 Flasher designed for?

Q21 Flasher is designed equally for private customers and professional users. BMW drivers receive a guided solution for their own supported vehicle. Tailored B2B packages and pricing are available for tuners, workshops, dealerships, vehicle retailers and sole traders.

PLATFORMS · FLIGHT MODE

Ready for three platforms.

Q21 Flasher is currently distributed through closed testing channels. Public store links will appear here automatically at release.

iOS
Apple TestFlightClosed testing
Android
Google Play TestingClosed testing
Windows
Microsoft Store FlightClosed testing

No public download release. The official store badges will be activated only when public product pages are available. Apple, App Store and TestFlight are trademarks of Apple Inc.; iOS is used under licence by Apple. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Microsoft, Windows and Microsoft Store are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. These names describe the intended platforms only and do not imply affiliation, authorisation or endorsement.

INTERACTIVE PRODUCT STUDY

One BMW.
One complete workflow.

The demo shows the planned process from vehicle identification and ECU or TCU flashing to diagnostics, live data, dyno and vehicle history.

Product logic instead of a showroom animation.

Every screen represents a real procedure. Explore vehicle switching, ECU and TCU selection, custom tuning, diagnostics, adaptations, logging and account functions directly.

01
Vehicle identificationSeries, engine, ECU, TCU and software version form the technical foundation.
02
ECU and TCU softwareApproved software versions, performance stages and vehicle-specific additional functions.
03
Diagnostics and service functionsFault codes, freeze frames, adaptations, CBS and exportable reports.
04
Live data and analysisSignals, minimum and maximum values, CSV export and guided dyno analysis.
Interactive · Tap and scroll inside the display