Minfo 102 shines when configured per brand. Here are quick presets after you complete minfo 102 download install:
| Brand | Protocol | COM Baud Rate | Special Notes | |---|---|---|---| | BMW (E46, E39, E38) | K-Line (ISO 9141) | 10400 | Use KKL cable, pin 7 & 8 bridged for L-Line | | Mercedes (W203, W211) | K-Line (ISO 14230) | 9600 | Need 38-pin to OBD2 adapter for older models | | VW/Audi (pre-2005) | K-Line (KW-71) | 10400 | VAG KKL 409.1 cable works perfectly | | Ford (2008+) | CAN (ISO 15765) | 500000 | Standard ELM327 v1.5+ | | Volvo P2 platform | K-Line | 10400 | Requires Volvo DICE or compatible cable |
Pro Tip: For each new car, go to Settings > Protocol > Manual and try protocols one by one starting with “ISO 9141-2” then “ISO 14230-4 Fast”.
Cause: Another program (e.g., INPA, DIS, or BMW Standard Tools) is holding the COM port. Solution: minfo 102 download install
minfo myvideo.mp4
Displays metadata (codec, resolution, bitrate, etc.).
If minfo 1.0.2 is in your distro’s repos:
# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt update
sudo apt install minfo
A failed minfo 102 download install is almost always due to ignoring system requirements. Do not skip this section. Minfo 102 shines when configured per brand
Click Test Communication.
If successful, you will see CPU model, firmware version, and scan time.
Option A — Install from distribution packages (preferred if available)
Fedora:
Arch:
Option B — Download prebuilt binary (if provided by project releases) Cause: Another program (e
Option C — Build from source (when no package/binary available)
Build (common patterns):
If Makefile:
If C/C++ (autotools):
Now launch Minfo 102 from the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut as administrator (right-click > Run as administrator).
First-time setup wizard:
Protocol: Auto-detect (or manually choose KW-71, KW-82, CAN, etc.)
Click Test Connection.
Click Save Profile (name it “My Car” or “Default”).
Vehicle connection check: