Choosing the Right Protocol Mode for Your Scooter
Protocols
Do I need to choose a protocol mode myself?
No. Scooter Tools detects whether your scooter is running Official firmware, CFW or NB automatically during the scan and connection — there's no manual mode selection.
What determines the mode
- The firmware actually installed on your scooter
- Not a setting inside Scooter Tools itself
What happens behind the scenes
- 1
Scooter Tools scans over Bluetooth
It doesn't need to know your protocol in advance.
- 2
It identifies the protocol during connection
Official, CFW or NB is detected from how the scooter responds.
- 3
It reads the fields available for that protocol
The dashboard shows whatever data is verified for your specific combination.
What this means for you
- No settings menu to configure a protocol
- The same app experience regardless of firmware
- Automatic detection on every connection
Good to know
- Available fields can still vary by protocol and firmware version
- This is about compatibility detection, not a ranking of which protocol is best
Troubleshooting
I want to know which protocol my scooter uses
Check the app's connection details after pairing, or cross-reference your model and firmware in the compatibility table.
Frequently asked questions
Can I force Scooter Tools to use a specific protocol?
No, detection is automatic based on what your scooter's firmware actually reports.
Is switching firmware something Scooter Tools helps with?
No, that happens outside the app; Scooter Tools only reads whatever protocol results from it.
Check your model and protocol
See the verified firmware combinations for your scooter.
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